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Welfare facilities on small construction sites. Presenters name in Arial regular 32pt. Who has to provide the facilities?. Contractors (including the self-employed) In all cases you should ensure that there are adequate welfare facilities for workers under your control.
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Welfare facilities on small construction sites Presenters name in Arial regular 32pt
Who has to provide the facilities? • Contractors (including the self-employed) • In all cases you should ensure that there are adequate welfare facilities for workers under your control.
What facilities have to be provided? • Clean and working toilets • Washbasins with hot and cold (or warm) running water • Soap and towels • Sinks large enough to wash face, hands and forearms
What facilities have to be provided? • Storage - somewhere to change, dry and store clothing • Drinking water and cups provided • A rest area to sit, make hot drinks and eat food • Keep your welfare facilities warm and well ventilated, with lighting if necessary
What does this mean in reality? Unacceptable: Dirty and no hot water
Unacceptable toilets Not maintained or cleaned
Almost there! • If this mess room had been kept clean and tidy (and had a means to warm food) then this would have been OK.
Summary • Plan welfare in advance of work starting • Make sure that workers have: • Drinking water • Toilets • Washing facilities • Somewhere to eat • Somewhere to change their clothes