Retailers involved in the preparation and serving of food can reduce the chances of infection and food poisoning by avoiding touching their handwash taps.
This can be achieved in two ways: extended lever taps which can be elbow and wrist operated or by using knee operated taps which totally avoid the need to touch the tap.
The main benefit is that this prevents the passing of germs from one worker to another.
Knee operated taps can be combined with a variety of outlets such us free spouts, and in a non food environment can prove beneficial for those who have difficulty reaching normal taps such as wheelchair users