GRABBAR
Grab bar
Grab bars are safety devices designed to enable a person to maintain balance, lessen fatigue while standing, hold some of their weight while maneuvering, or have something to grab onto in case of a slip or fall. A caregiver may use a grab bar to assist with transferring a patient from one place to another. A worker may use a grab bar to hold onto as he or she climbs, or in case of a fall.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Grab bar
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