CSCS Welfare Facilities 3

Question 1

What standard of water must be provided for workers to drink on a UK construction site?

Accepted Answer

Wholesome drinking water meeting food-grade standards

Answer

CDM 2015 requires wholesome drinking water — the same standard as tap water supplied to homes — to be provided and readily accessible to all workers.

Question 2

On a large site employing both male and female workers, what toilet arrangement is required under CDM 2015?

Accepted Answer

Separate toilet facilities for male and female workers

Answer

CDM 2015 Schedule 2 requires separate toilet facilities for men and women wherever reasonably practicable, to preserve the dignity and privacy of all workers.

Question 3

What must be available for workers who need to change into protective or specialist clothing before starting work?

Accepted Answer

Suitable changing rooms with means to hang and dry clothing

Answer

CDM 2015 requires changing rooms to be provided with adequate space, means of hanging clothing, and where necessary, facilities to dry wet clothing.

Question 4

What is the correct action if a worker finds welfare facilities on a construction site to be inadequate or out of order?

Accepted Answer

Report the problem to the site manager or principal contractor immediately

Answer

Workers should report welfare facility problems to the site manager or principal contractor promptly so the issue can be rectified and all workers can access safe, compliant facilities.

Question 5

What health risk is directly associated with poorly maintained sanitation facilities on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of illness and infection spreading among workers

Answer

Inadequate or dirty toilet and washing facilities allow bacteria and viruses to spread easily among workers, leading to gastrointestinal illness and other infections.

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