Welfare Facilities Flashcards
(39 cards)
What three things must everyone on site have access to?
- Adequate toilet and washing facilities
- A place for preparing and consuming refreshments
- Somewhere for storing and drying clothing and PPE
Who is responsible for ensuring that there are adequate welfare facilities on any given site?
The principal contractor & employer
True or false:
Welfare facilities provided by someone else don’t need to be checked
False.
It is important to ensure that the facilities are adequate for everyone and are being maintained properly.
What five words describe a satisfactory welfare facility?
- Clean
- Warm
- Dry
- Properly ventilated
- Lit
Where should the toilets be accessible from on site?
Toilets need to be easily accessible from where work is being done
Where should washing facilities be located?
Two answers
- Close as possible to the toilets
- Near the canteen/ food preparation area
True or False:
Welfare facilities don’t need to be provided for short duration work
False.
Regardless of the duration of the work, these facilities must be provided to all employees.
If the work is mobile, where should the welfare facilities be located?
In an easily accessible and central location (within reasonable walking distance)
True or false:
Mobile workers should not be left to make their own welfare arrangements on an “as and when required” basis
True.
The employer & principal contractor should provide these facilities at all times.
What main factor will determine the number of toilets needed on site?
The number of people working on site
In order of most desirable, what kinds of toilets should be provided on site?
- Mains connected toilets
- Toilets with built in water supply and drainage
- Chemical toilets
Can people of different genders use the same toilet?
Yes.
Provided it is seperated and is lockable from the inside.
True or false:
A wash basin with soap, running water and towels should be next to the toilets
True.
What three parts of the body must be able to be washed in site hand basins?
- Face
- Hands
- Forearms
What should all site wash basins have supplied to them?
Three answers
- Hot (or warm) water
- Cold water
- Running water
True or false:
Employees are expected to bring in their own methods of drying their hands after using the wash basin.
False.
Paper towels or roller type towels should be provided.
True or false:
It is bad practice to provide skincare products
False.
Skincare products are good practice.
Can people of different genders use the same wash basins?
Yes.
For what reason might a shower be needed on site?
In case the employees are handling or being exposed to corrosive or toxic materials
Can people of different genders use the on site shower?
Yes.
Provided it is seperated and can be locked from the inside.
True or false:
Rest facilities should be provided for breaks and meals
True.
True or false:
The rest area does not need to provide shelter from wind, rain or be appropriately heated
False.
It must be all of these things you mug
What three (four technically) things must a rest facility have?
- Tables and chairs
- A kettle or urn for hot water
- A means of heating food (microwave etc.)
True or false:
Designated smoking areas are required
True.
Most sites should be non-smoking, ensuring that smokers don’t affect non-smokers
