In support of Global Handwashing Day today, Mechline is here to remind commercial kitchens about the importance of handwashing in the hospitality and foodservice industry.
The spread of bacteria is a huge threat to kitchen hygiene, and one of the biggest culprits is our hands. Providing kitchen solutions to help keep hands clean, Mechline understands the importance of hand hygiene.
The Food Standards Agency insists that separate hand washing basins with hot water, liquid soap and drying facilities must be available to all kitchen staff. The installation of non-hand-operable taps is recommended to reduce the transmission of germs.
Ian Cresswell, Business Development Manage; “Mechline provides a full range of taps specifically designed to promote hygiene best practice. We have seen that good hand-washing & water-saving habits can be encouraged with the right equipment, such as Delabie’s hands-free products.”
Hands-free equipment reduces cross-contamination and risk from germs and bacteria. WRAS-approved taps from the Delabie range are powered by battery or mains, and sensors detect hands (and hands only). The Mechline range also includes mechanical hands-free options, including knee and foot valves to keep hands clean.
The first step is making sure the right facilities are available, the next is educating and reminding staff about how crucial handwashing is to the kitchen, and the reputation of the organisation.
