What is a Crash Mat?
A crash mat, sometimes called a bedside fall mat or safety mat, is a protective foam mat placed next to a bed to reduce impact injuries if a person rolls or falls out of bed. These mats are widely used in aged care, disability support, and hospital settings where fall risk is high.
How Do Safe-Life Crash Mats Work?
Crash mats absorb impact energy through layered, high-density foam construction. Many models integrate with Cura1 wireless monitoring systems, allowing falls to trigger alerts through nurse call systems or pagers.
Typical setup process:
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Place the crash mat beside the bed or chair.
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Connect via transmitter or hardwired port to the nurse call system (for wireless models).
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When a fall occurs, the mat either cushions the impact or triggers an alert, ensuring carers respond quickly.
Key Features and Benefits
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Injury Prevention: Soft foam layers reduce injury risk from bedside falls.
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Wireless Integration: Compatible with Cura1 cordless transmitters and nurse call receivers.
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Foldable and Portable: Easy to move, store, or transport between rooms.
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Easy-Clean Surface: Heavy-duty, latex-free cover wipes clean for infection control.
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Facility and Home Use: Suitable for professional healthcare and in-home care settings.
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NDIS Eligible: Approved for NDIS.
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Options Available: Standard, foldable, and wireless monitored kits.
Who Are Crash Mats Best Suited For?
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Elderly residents at risk of rolling from bed
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Hospital or aged care facilities wanting wireless fall-alert integration
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NDIS participants requiring compliant fall-prevention equipment
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People with mobility or cognitive challenges needing safer overnight supervision
Why Choose Safe-Life?
Safe-Life has supplied trusted falls-prevention solutions across Australia for over a decade, offering fully compatible Cura1 systems for both professional and home use. All crash mats are designed for reliability, compliance, and ease of use, supporting better outcomes for carers and residents alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these crash mats NDIS approved?
A: Yes. Safe-Life crash mats and complete fall-prevention kits are eligible under NDIS Assistive Technology (AT) funding.
Q: Do I need Wi-Fi for a wireless crash mat?
A: No. The wireless models operate via a dedicated radio signal, not Wi-Fi.
Q: How thick are the crash mats?
A: Most mats are around 5–7 cm thick, offering effective cushioning while remaining low enough for easy carer access.
Q: Can they be cleaned easily?
A: Yes. All Safe-Life crash mats feature waterproof, wipe-clean covers for infection control.
Q: Will it fit under a bed frame?
A: Most standard crash mats can slide slightly under the bed edge when not in use, or fold for compact storage.
Safe-Life Australia supplies high-quality fall prevention and crash mats to care facilities, hospitals, and home users nationwide. Explore our full Falls Prevention range to find compatible bed, chair, and wireless monitoring systems.
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