What you must provide for a safe and healthy workplace
Welfare facilities
Workers must have access to:
toilets and hand basins, with soap and towels or a hand-dryer
drinking water
a place to store clothing (and somewhere to change if special clothing is worn for work)
somewhere to rest and eat meals
A healthy working environment
To have a healthy working environment, make sure there is:
good ventilation – a supply of fresh, clean air drawn from outside or a ventilation system
a reasonable working temperature so it’s comfortable to work (usually at least 16°C, or 13°C for strenuous work, unless other laws require lower temperatures)
lighting suitable for the work being carried out
enough room space and suitable workstations and seating
a clean workplace with appropriate waste containers
A safe workplace
To keep your workplace safe, you must:
maintain your premises and work equipment
keep floors and traffic routes free of obstructions
have windows that can be opened and cleaned safely
make sure that any transparent (eg glass) doors or walls are protected or made of safety material
There are specific laws relating to some higher-risk workplaces, such as construction sites.…
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