Usually most construction or renovation sites do not have any supply of clean water. Since the hands of the workers and others at the site will get dirty, they will require a source of clean water to wash their hands before eating or leaving the construction site. Similarly many people are holding parties, weddings and other events outdoors especially during summer, so that they can enjoy the pleasant weather. In these cases, they have to wash their hands before and after eating food for hygiene and safety reasons. In these cases it is advisable to hire a portable hand wash station, so that people can conveniently wash their hands.
What it is a portable hand wash station
A portable hand-wash station is a compact station which is designed so that anyone can easily wash their hands. It is usually constructed mainly from plastic so that it is light in weight and can be easily transported from one place to another. Some of the models also have handles. The basic unit will have a clean water faucet for washing hands, which is usually activated using a foot operated lever. In some cases, there is also a provision for supplying sanitizer or liquid soap for better cleaning. A paper napkin dispenser is also provided, so that the user can wipe his hands dry using the napkin. The hand-wash station will have a tank with typical capacity of 20 litres for storing cleaning water, which can be refilled if required. There is also another tank provided for storing the waste water after cleaning. This waste water will have to be disposed periodically.
How it compares to other portable products
The hand-wash station is designed only for washing hands, while porta potties will include a toilet. In some states it is necessary to install a hand-wash station next to the porta potty so that users can wash their hands after using the potty. There are different designs of hand wash stations available which differ in their storage capacity and other features. If the hand-wash station is being used in a remote location with no supply of clean water, it is better to hire a hand-wash station of greater storage capacity for clean water. Similarly if a large number of people are attending the event, and more people want to use the hand-wash station at the same time, the event organizer should hire a wash-station with multiple faucets. In some cases, the hand wash station may be required for school functions and other events with children attending and it is recommended to hire hand-wash stations with faucets at a lower height, so that the children can easily access the faucet .
Where is the hand-wash station used?
One of the main applications of portable hand-wash stations is constructions sites, since there is no water supply during the initial stages of construction. The hands of the construction workers will become dirty since they handle construction material, debris, so the hand wash station is usually installed with a porta potty. Increasingly weddings and events are held outdoors so hand wash station allows people to clean their hands. Similarly a large number of people attend concerts and festivals at outdoor locations, so a hand-wash station helps keep hands clean.