What is a portable handwashing station?
A portable handwashing station is a free-standing sink with its own fresh-water and gray-water tanks, foot pumps, soap and paper towels. Dennis Rental Works rents the PolyJohn Bravo, a two-station sink. It holds 22 gallons of fresh water, and PolyJohn rates it at nearly 350 uses before refilling.
Tech specs — PolyJohn Bravo
- 62"Height
- 26.5"Width
- 21.5"Depth
- 22 galFresh water
- 24 galGray water
- ~350Uses per fill
- 70 / 254 lbWeight empty / full
- 2, foot pumpStations
Specs from the PolyJohn Bravo manufacturer page. Soap: two 30 oz dispensers. Towels: up to 1,000 per station.
Do I need a handwashing station on my jobsite?
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(f) requires washing facilities when workers apply paints, coatings, herbicides or insecticides, or handle other harmful substances. Many general contractors require a sink on every site anyway. Food events need hand washing for vendors under Texas food rules; check with your event organizer or health inspector.
Official text: OSHA 1926.51 Sanitation. See our construction sanitation guide for crew counts.
How many handwashing stations do I need?
Plan 1 two-station handwashing sink for every 4 standard toilets at an event, rounded up, and at least 1 wherever food is served. On jobsites, 1 sink serves a crew of up to 20 on a weekly refill. At about 350 uses per fill, busy events may need a mid-day refill.
| Situation | Sinks | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Backyard party, 1–2 toilets | 1 | Guests wash after eating |
| Event with 8 toilets | 2 | 1 per 4 toilets |
| Food truck rally | 1 per food area | Vendors and guests |
| Jobsite crew up to 20 | 1 | Weekly refill covers about 350 uses |
Questions renters ask us
Do you rent hand washing stations?
Yes. Dennis Rental Works rents the PolyJohn Bravo two-station sink. The Bravo holds 22 gallons of fresh water and is rated by PolyJohn at nearly 350 uses before refilling. Each station has a foot pump, soap and paper towels. Food events and jobsites use them most.
Does the porta potty with a sink need a water hookup?
No. Deluxe units and handwashing stations are self-contained. Each one carries its own fresh-water tank and gray-water tank, so you do not need a hose, outlet or plumbing. Only restroom trailers need a garden hose and an outlet.
Do I need a handwashing station on my jobsite?
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(f) requires washing facilities where workers handle paints, coatings, herbicides or other harmful substances. Many general contractors require a sink on every jobsite anyway. A PolyJohn Bravo two-station sink holds 22 gallons and is serviced on the same weekly visit.
Can I add an extra cleaning before a big day?
Yes. Call by noon the day before and dispatch adds an extra service visit to the next route. An extra visit runs about $45–$85 per unit. Jobsites often add one before an inspection, a client walkthrough or a busy concrete pour.
What do you need from me to book?
Dispatch needs five things: the delivery address and ZIP, the delivery and pickup dates, the unit type and count, an on-site contact phone, and placement notes. You also give a card and its billing address, and an email for the invoice and receipt.
