SSSTS Welfare Facilities Management

Question 1

Under CDM 2015 Schedule 2, which welfare facilities must be provided on every construction site?

Accepted Answer

Sanitary conveniences, washing facilities with hot and cold water, drinking water, rest facilities with means to heat food, and changing and clothing storage facilities

Answer

Only portable toilets

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Only a cold water standpipe

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Only a rest cabin with seating

Question 2

What is the minimum number of toilets required based on the number of workers on a construction site according to HSE guidance?

Accepted Answer

1 toilet for up to 5 workers, increasing proportionally; for example, 2 toilets for up to 25 workers, 3 for up to 45 workers

Answer

1 toilet for any number of workers

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1 toilet per 50 workers

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No specific ratio — this is left to the contractor's judgement

Question 3

How often should welfare facilities on a construction site be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Regularly — at minimum once per day, and more frequently on sites with large workforces

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Once per week

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Only when complaints are received

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Only at the start and end of the project

Question 4

What is the supervisor's role in managing welfare facilities on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

To monitor the condition of facilities, ensure they are clean, adequately stocked and in good repair, and report deficiencies for prompt remedy

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To personally clean the welfare facilities each morning

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To report welfare facility issues only to the client

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Welfare facilities are the worker's responsibility to maintain

Question 5

What specific welfare provision is required for female workers on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Separate sanitary facilities for male and female workers where the workforce is mixed, with provision for sanitary disposal

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Female workers can share all facilities with male workers without any distinction

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Separate facilities are only required if more than 10 female workers are on site

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Separate facilities are only required on permanent construction sites, not temporary ones

Question 6

What is the minimum required temperature for washing water provided at welfare facilities on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Hot and cold running water must be provided — hot water must be available from the supply

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Cold water only is acceptable

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Water must be at exactly 37°C

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Water temperature is not specified in CDM 2015