PPE & Site Welfare Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a construction site welfare cabin?
Answer: To provide a dry, heated space for rest, food preparation, drying clothes, and personal storage for workers
Welfare cabins provide workers with a place to rest, eat, shelter from the elements, dry wet clothing, and store personal belongings — they are a legal requirement on construction sites.
What minimum ratio of toilet facilities to workers is recommended on a construction site?
Answer: 1 toilet per 25 workers, with flushing facilities where a water supply is available
CDM 2015 guidance recommends at least 1 toilet per 25 workers; adequate provision is important for health, dignity, and preventing unsanitary site conditions.
Which regulation requires construction employers to provide adequate drinking water for workers?
Answer: The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and CDM 2015
Both the Workplace Regulations 1992 and CDM 2015 Schedule 2 require employers to provide an adequate supply of wholesome drinking water, readily accessible to all workers.
What does PPE compatibility mean when a worker must wear multiple items simultaneously?
Answer: Multiple items of PPE must work together effectively and not compromise each other's protection when worn simultaneously
When wearing multiple PPE items together, each item must function as intended without the other compromising its fit or performance — incompatible combinations reduce protection.
When should a disposable filtering face piece (FFP) be used rather than a reusable half-face respirator?
Answer: For single or short-term use in moderate dust environments where the convenience of disposability outweighs the cost of reusable equipment
Disposable FFP masks are convenient for lower hazard, short-duration tasks; reusable respirators with replaceable filters are more appropriate and cost-effective for regular or higher-risk exposure.
Under the PPE at Work Regulations 2022, may an employer charge workers for PPE required by law?
Answer: No — employers cannot charge employees for PPE required to comply with health and safety legislation
The PPE at Work Regulations 2022 explicitly prohibit employers from charging employees for PPE required under health and safety legislation — the cost must be borne by the employer.