Transcript Welfare Facilities & Construction Work

Welfare Facilities
&
Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
When an Inspector paid a visit…
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
Why is Welfare important?
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Prevents disease e.g. dermatitis
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Good Hygiene e.g. Weils’ disease, ingestion of
chemicals
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Promotes Well-being e.g. dry, warm place to eat
lunch, workers feel looked after
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
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Latest HSE Guidance
published March
2010
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
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Latest HSE Guidance
published March
2010
• Not radically different
to previous guidance
Welfare Facilities & Construction Work
(CDM 2007)
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Latest HSE Guidance
published March
2010
• Not radically different
to previous guidance
• Covers fixed and
transient construction
sites
Construction Sites
“Fixed”
one permanent location (e.g. large housebuild project, long
term work)
Construction Sites
“Transient”
short duration construction work (<1 week) at one or several
sites (e.g. emergency works, small-scale maintenance at
fixed premises)
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Longer duration construction work carried out whilst moving
over a continuous geographical area (e.g. major roadworks,
cable laying contracts etc.)
Construction Sites
Same requirements for welfare on transient
sites as fixed sites
BUT
Alters what is ‘reasonably practicable’ to
achieve
Latest Guidance from HSE
Construction Information Sheet No. 59
What’s new?
Latest Guidance from HSE
Construction Information Sheet No. 59
What’s new?
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Reflects new legislation (CDM 2007)
Latest Guidance from HSE
Construction Information Sheet No. 59
What’s new?
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Reflects new legislation (CDM 2007)
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Smoking Ban
Latest Guidance from HSE
Construction Information Sheet No. 59
What’s new?
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Reflects new legislation (CDM 2007)
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Smoking Ban
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More specific e.g. number of toilet:worker ratios
Welfare facilities
What is required to comply with the law?
Welfare facilities
Provide on-site or nearby:
Welfare facilities
Provide on-site or nearby:
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Clean and working toilets
Welfare facilities
Provide on-site or nearby:
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Clean and working toilets
Washbasins with hot and cold running
water, large enough to wash hands, face
and forearms
Welfare facilities
Provide on-site or nearby:
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Clean and working toilets
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Soap and towels
Washbasins with hot and cold running
water, large enough to wash hands, face
and forearms
Welfare facilities
Provide on-site or nearby:
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Clean and working toilets
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Soap and towels
Washbasins with hot and cold running
water, large enough to wash hands, face
and forearms
Drinking water, and cups if needed
Welfare facilities
Provide on-site or nearby:
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Clean and working toilets
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Soap and towels
Washbasins with hot and cold running
water, large enough to wash hands, face
and forearms
Drinking water, and cups if needed
Rest area to sit, make hot drinks and eat
What facilities have to be
provided?
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Storage - somewhere to change, dry and
store clothing (should be secure)
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A rest area to sit, make hot drinks and eat
food
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Keep your welfare facilities warm and well
ventilated, with lighting if necessary
What does this mean in reality?
Unacceptable:
Dirty and no
hot water
What does this mean in reality?
• Unacceptable:
sink too small to
wash forearms
in.
Completely unacceptable washing
facilities
Unacceptable toilets
Almost there!
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If this mess
room had been
kept clean and
tidy (and had a
means to warm
food) then this
would have been
OK.
Welfare – good standard
Problems: Fixed sites
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No Welfare provided » Improvement Notice
Problems: Fixed sites
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No Welfare provided » Improvement Notice
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No hot running water
(no water available or no means of heating
water)
Problems: Fixed sites
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No Welfare provided » Improvement Notice
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No hot running water
(no water available or no means of heating
water)
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Not clean/tidy
Solutions: Fixed sites
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Plan welfare provision in good time
Solutions: Fixed sites
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Plan welfare provision in good time
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Mains water or water tanks
Solutions: Fixed sites
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Plan welfare provision in good time
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Mains water or water tanks
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Electric water heater
(powered by mains or portable power supply)
Solutions: Fixed sites
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Plan welfare provision in good time
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Mains water or water tanks
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Electric water heater
(powered by mains or portable power supply)
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Regular cleaning (& monitoring)
Problems: Transient Sites
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No welfare » Improvement Notice
Problems: Transient Sites
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No welfare » Improvement Notice
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“Impractical…it’ll only take a day or so”
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“We’re in the middle of nowhere, it can’t be
done”
“If I had to pay for welfare I wouldn’t be able to
make a living”
Solutions: Transient Sites
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Can existing welfare be used?
Solutions: Transient Sites
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Can existing welfare be used?
Consider:
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Existing facilities in construction area (refurb)
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Public Toilets (as a last resort)
Local Businesses (shops, restaurants, pubs – by prior
agreement)
BUT
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Same standards as fixed sites
No charge to workers to use facilities
Solutions: Transient Sites
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Can portable welfare be used?
Solutions: Transient Sites
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Can portable welfare be used?
Consider:
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Self-contained welfare units (towed trailers)
Adapted vehicles (toilet, washing, rest, changing facilities)
‘Rough n ready’ washing facilities until decent welfare
available (esp. if using cement products)
Transient Site: Case Study
Problem:
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Laying concrete pad in remote field.
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No existing welfare available.
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Duration: Half Day
Transient Site: Case Study
Solution:
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12v Hot water hand wash
Collects waste water
Powered by vehicle battery
2.5 litre capacity (10 washes?)
Heats up in 15 mins
C. £200
Who is responsible?
Responsibility to ensure welfare is provided for duration of
Project:
Who is responsible?
Responsibility to ensure welfare is provided for duration of
Project:
If Notifiable Project:
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Principal Contractor (CDM Reg 22 (1)(c))
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Client
(CDM Reg 9 (1)(b))
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CDM Coordinator
(CDM Reg 20 (1)(a))
Who is responsible?
Responsibility to ensure welfare is provided for duration of
Project:
If Notifiable Project:
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Principal Contractor (CDM Reg 22 (1)(c))
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Client
(CDM Reg 9 (1)(b))
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CDM Coordinator
(CDM Reg 20 (1)(a))
For every job that CDM Regs Apply:
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EVERY CONTRACTOR WITH WORKERS ON SITE
(CDM Reg 13 (7)
Welfare
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Required for duration of construction
project
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Clean, tidy & in working order
Adequate supplies (toilet paper, towels)
Would YOU use it?