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April 2018 Toolbox Talk Welfare Facilities Including Personal Hygiene TBT13
April 2018 Toolbox Talk Welfare Facilities Including Personal Hygiene TBT13
Hazards / risks
Adequate welfare facilities are a legal requirement under various pieces of legislation and
should be provided on all work sites
Adequate toilets, washbasins, drying rooms and rest areas are essential for the wellbeing
of everyone on site
General welfare
1. Toilets, washbasins, drying spaces and rest areas must be adequate in relation to
the number of people on site. Showers may also have to be provided on some
projects.
5. If you need to change out of “street” clothes, a changing area must be provided
with storage for your “street” clothes
Welfare facilities should not be vandalized, covered in graffiti or dirty – leave them as
you like to find them.
Employees’
You should only consume food in authorised areas.
responsibility
Tell your supervisor if you are aware that welfare facilities are being deliberately
damaged or otherwise misused.
Anyone preparing food for others must be trained and observe good standards of
personal hygiene.
Food All food must be stored, handled and prepared in hygienic conditions.
safety
Where a cooker or microwave oven is provided for you to prepare your own food,
ensure the food is thoroughly cooked – undercooked food can result in food poisoning.
Dispose of food waste properly in designated areas to help discourage rats or other
vermin.
Washing frequently ensures bacteria and other infectious matter is removed which
helps to prevent infection or spreading of material which may cause illness.
Washing yourself and your clothing frequently also helps to prevent prolonged exposure
to, or the spreading of, substances which may be health hazards such as chemicals,
pesticides, or lead.
Personal
hygiene You should always wash your hands:
Minor scrapes and scratches should be cleaned and kept covered at work to prevent
infection through broken skin, or open wounds.
Questions?
What changing areas are available on this site?