There is a range of tap turning equipment and modifications that can assist with the turning of tap handles. Tap turners are designed for strength and versatility, and are easy to fit and adjust to suit almost any size of crystal or crosshead tap. Other examples of tap modifications include, lever tap replacements and finger grip key turners.
Tap modifications and turners are ideal for people with limited hand strength or coordination as they provide increased leverage and grip required to turn a tap.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
Tap modifications may need to be made to kitchen and bathroom areas within a workplace, accessed by people with reduced fine motor strength or coordination. People with limited hand strength and coordination may also need to incorporate on the job strategies to assist them to complete other fine motor tasks. Other products or information which may assist can be found at the links below:
If tap modifications or other building modifications are required to promote access for people with disability, where modifications are not the normal Occupational Health and Safety requirement for an employer, consideration can be given to applying for funding assistance through the Employment Assistance Fund. Please refer to the following link to determine eligibility:
References
Independent Living Centres Australia Inc. 2008, Independent Living Centres Australia Inc, Sydney, viewed 19 March 2011, http://www.ilcaustralia.org/home/search3.asp?State=NSW&MC=32&MinC=12.
Stevenson, M.G. 1999, Notes on the Principles of Ergonomics, Mike Stevenson Ergonomics, Sydney.