Welfare Facilities Management Flashcards

What is the supervisor's duty regarding provision of PPE in relation to welfare?

Answer: Ensure all PPE required for site activities is provided free of charge to workers who need it, that it fits correctly and that workers are trained in its use and maintenance

Under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 2022 (updated), employers must provide PPE free of charge, ensure it is appropriate and fits the wearer, inform workers of the risks it protects against, and provide training in its use, maintenance and storage.

What information about welfare facilities should be provided to all workers during site induction?

Answer: Location of all welfare facilities, the cleaning and maintenance schedule, reporting procedure for deficiencies, and any site-specific rules for use of facilities

During induction, workers should be told where all welfare facilities are, how to report deficiencies, what the expectations are for maintaining cleanliness, and any specific rules (e.g., no food consumption in work areas, PPE removal before entering welfare facilities).

What action must be taken if welfare facilities are damaged during the construction programme (e.g., by plant movement)?

Answer: Repair or replace the damaged facilities as soon as practicable and arrange temporary provision in the meantime to ensure workers are not left without welfare

Welfare facilities must be maintained throughout the construction phase. Damage must be repaired promptly and temporary provision arranged if the repair takes time. Workers must not be without required welfare provision at any point.

How should welfare facilities be adapted as the construction programme progresses and the workforce changes?

Answer: Welfare provision must be reviewed and adjusted as the workforce size changes and as work areas move around the site to ensure it remains adequate and accessible throughout

Welfare provision must be kept under review throughout the project. As the workforce size fluctuates and work moves to different areas of the site, the location and quantity of welfare facilities may need to be adjusted to maintain adequacy and accessibility.

What is the purpose of a welfare inspection as part of a site supervisor's regular duties?

Answer: To check that all facilities are clean, properly maintained, adequately stocked, accessible and in good working order, and to identify and report any deficiencies for prompt remedy

Regular welfare inspections allow the supervisor to identify deficiencies (blocked toilets, empty soap dispensers, malfunctioning heaters, infestation signs) before they become complaints or legal non-compliances. Inspections should be documented with prompt action on all findings.

What does 'proportionate' provision of welfare facilities mean under CDM 2015?

Answer: The scale and quality of welfare provision must be appropriate to the size, nature and duration of the project and the number of workers — a small short-term project requires less than a large long-term project

CDM 2015 requires welfare facilities proportionate to the project. A short-term project with a small workforce requires fewer facilities than a large, long-term project. However, the minimum requirements of Schedule 2 (toilets, washing, drinking water, rest) always apply regardless of project size.