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Underfloor heating systems are often lauded for their ability to heat homes, as well as their energy efficiency when compared to traditional heating systems.  They also have another big benefit, however.  Many see them as safer systems than traditional heating systems.

Underfloor heating systems are never going to create a burn hazard.  This is thanks to their being embedded in the very floor of the home or room.  Because they are placed under floor covers, like tile and stone, underfloor heating systems do not occupy any wall space and therefore do not create any sort of burn hazard. 

By the same token, with underfloor heating, there will not be as much of a tripping or incidental contact hazard.  Unlike traditional heating, there is no heater or unit sitting out where it can be bumped into.

Underfloor heating systems can also speed absorption of liquids that get on the floor.  Because the heat provided by the system is rising up out of the floor itself, it can cause liquids to evaporate more quickly.  This would be particularly helpful in a room like a bathroom where a shower could create puddles, or a kitchen where spills are not infrequent.

These kinds of safety features have sometimes made underfloor heating systems more popular choices for healthcare facilities.  Places like hospitals and homes for the elderly have sometimes chosen underfloor heating systems not only for their efficiency, but also for these safety benefits for their patients and residents.