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Hello, I am after a bit of advice. After reciving plenty of feedback from Guests who stay at our Hotel the Director has asked that we purchase some small steps for Children to use sinks after using our public facilities thus eliminating any hygiene risk (norovirus etc...) My concern is that eliminating this risk by adding a small step poses a new, maybe greater risk? Does anyone know of any lesislaton or certain "rules" relating to providing child "sink" steps which are portable in the Hotel industry, we are not looking to provide in Guest accommodation, just in the public facilities. Thanks in advance!
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Considering lower sinks for children is probably not the answer, probably insufficient room.
Daily efficient cleaning / disinfection routine will help prevent norovirus
Also to further control the spread
Whilst there is a chance of falls etc have you considered:
A Safe Step Stool.
Which has:
Non-slip upper rubber map surface provides good grip on little feet and toes.
No sharp edges
Light weight yet still sturdy
Rubber edging underneath ensures the stool rests firmly on the floor
Easy to keep clean
Simple
SBH
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Originally Posted by: Caterer123  Hello, I am after a bit of advice. After reciving plenty of feedback from Guests who stay at our Hotel the Director has asked that we purchase some small steps for Children to use sinks after using our public facilities thus eliminating any hygiene risk (norovirus etc...) My concern is that eliminating this risk by adding a small step poses a new, maybe greater risk? Does anyone know of any lesislaton or certain "rules" relating to providing child "sink" steps which are portable in the Hotel industry, we are not looking to provide in Guest accommodation, just in the public facilities. Thanks in advance!
I personnally wouldn't use them, 1. if they are put down when the floor is wet they can slip
2 if they are kicked etc someone has to move it back and therefore potential for contamination of hands.
3 if the childs soles of his shoes are wet a potectial for slipping.
If there is the potectial to lower one sink then that's the way I would go.
If there isn't parents normally assist the child to wash hands I did when mine were little.
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I recommend having a lower wash basin installed.
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I’d say ok BUT Make sure the steps are suitable. I don’t think that there is a statutory standard but check to make sure. I there is, it will be CE marked. Make sure that the stool is in good working condition noting the sort of abuse it might get. Don’t rely on guests reporting that it is broken; this is a job for housekeeping staff etc. Finally make it absolutely clear that parents remain responsible for looking after their children while they are in the hotel and that it is their job to make sure the child uses the steps correctly. Or you could decide this is too iffy and not bother! Both approaches are correct it just depends on your appetite for risk and whether it is really worth it.
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Bit of a dilemma as I appreciate the need to try and control the spread of viral infections in restaurants, hotels etc. However I agree that the stools would probably do more harm than good in the communal toilets. Have seen them used successfully in small nursery (often run in church halls etc on only a few days a week) where fitting child friendly toilets and sinks is not a reasonably practicable option. But these are used under the close supervision of staff/volunteers. As others have said in a communal situation I think these would get kicked about and become a trip hazard. Sadly I think a lot of parents would not supervise their children, just as they don't help them wash their hands if two small to manage it on their own.
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I wouldnt use the step at all, too many additional risks, falls off the step, falls over the step, etc....
Try and put in an additional lower sink, failing that, perhaps a wall mounted anti bac dispencer.
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I guess it depends on the layout of the hotel and location of the toilets in relation to the reception area but one possible soultion is to have the step available on request (add a sign in the toilet area saying that a step is available at reception if required for children)? Puts the onus on the parents to a certain degree to supervise/assess?
Would also ensure cleanliness/maintenance as it could be checked each time it is returned. Of course the downside is the handling of said step and possible transference of germs outsaide of the toilet area.
That being said I have been in plenty of hotels/facilities where I have seen this low plastic steps knocking around - must admit I've never seen any issues related to them.
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