WuduBasin in the Home
The WuduMate WuduBasin is best suited for homes where there is insufficient space for a separate hand basin and footbath, but the homeowner requires a safer and more comfortable appliance in which to rinse their feet when performing wudu, rather than a hand basin or shower.
Domestic homeowners are less exposed to corporate Health & Safety legislation, so the WuduBasin could be justifiably used at home without legal implications.
WuduBasin in public spaces
Although technically the WuduMate WuduBasin could also be utilised in the workplace and public facilities, building owners should be aware of local corporate Health & Safety risks and regulations relating to potential slip hazards in the workplace, especially those caused by excess liquid on the floor (In the UK refer Bristol County Council V Ellis 2007).
Whilst not always possible in small workplaces, sitting to wash feet will always be safer and more comfortable than standing, especially if standing on one foot. If there is space for a seated footbath in your ablution area, a WuduMate Compact, WuduMate Classic or WuduMate Modular will always be a more suitable environment for your Muslim employees and visitors to perform wudu.
If the WuduBasin is to be used in a public space, we would recommend that grab bars be considered to hold onto when balancing on one foot, and that non-slip matting is deployed to reduce the possibility of slipping on a wet floor; a stool could also be considered so the user can wash their feet while seated.
