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Welfare Facilities in Construction Sites

Welfare Facility: Welfare is defined as the health and wellbeing of workers. The provision of welfare facilities

consist of washing and sanitation arrangements, provision of drinking water, heating, lighting, accommodation

for clothing, seating, eating and rest rooms as well as first aid arrangements for the well-being of the

employees.

Hazards in Welfare Facilities Poor cleaning (accumulation of dirts, accumulation

of flies, etc.)

Slippery and wet surfaces Lack of ventilation, illumination Poor hygiene & spread of infection Electrical hazards / overheating Biological Hazards (bacteria & viruses) Dirty dishes in the sink Contaminated fluids Poor housekeeping

Risks

Health Diseases (dermatitis, cold, influenza (flu, salmonellosis, hepatitis A, typhoid, streptococcus

and staph infections.

Head & back injuries, broken bones, cuts & lacerations, sprained muscles

Physical and psychological health issues, accumulation and mixture of hazardous

contaminants, excessive and irritating workplace

odours causing worker discomfort, extreme

temperature causing fatigue, discomfort and

distraction.

Electrocution Negatively affect site attendance & productivity Workers stress and low morale

Control Measures

Potable drinking water should be provided

suitable seating arrangements are to be

provided

First aid appliances to be provided and

should be readily accessible so that in

case of any minor accident initial

medication can be provided to the needed

employee

A sufficient number of urinals to be

provided in the office and factory

premises and are also to be maintained in

a neat and clean condition

Proper and sufficient lights are to be

provided for employees so that they can

work safely during the night shifts

Remember ! Always refer back to the following;

AD EHSMS RI CoP 8.0 ver 2.0 General Workplace Amenities, AD EHSMS RI CoP 9.0 ver 2.0 - Workplace Wellness, AD EHSMS RI CoP 10. 0 Employer Supplied

Accommodation, AD EHSMS RI CoP 18.1 Temporary Employer Supplied Accommodation AD EHSMS RI CoP 4. 0 Fist Aid and Medical Treatment

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Contn Control Measures

Adequate washing places such as bathrooms, wash basins with tap and tap on the stand pipe

are provided in the port area in the vicinity of the

work places.

Adequate numbers of restrooms are provided to

the workers with provisions of water supply, wash

basins, toilets, bathrooms, etc.

Ensure the area is kept clean and tidy.

Ensure all spills are cleaned up immediately

All electrical appliances are tested and tagged

Caution signs are placed on hot surfaces/ water

Bad Practices

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Statutory Welfare Facilities Arrangements

Provision of drinking water

Facilities for seating (chairs & tables)

First aid appliances

Toilets and urinals

Kitchen / Canteens

Lighting

Washing & sanitation arrangements

Facilities for pregnant women and nursing mothers

Arrangements to protect non-smokers

The need to take account of people with

disabilities

Workers Recreation

Workers Health services

Clean, well-lit and ventilated facilities

Hygiene and Cleaning

Facilities must be maintained to a high standard

and cleaned regularly (daily) to ensure they are

safe to use and there is no accumulation of

offensive matter or unpleasant smells.

Cleaning should be done by a competent person

Ensure walls and floors are easy to clean materials

and smooth-finished - it is essential that surfaces

dont allow pooling of liquids

Ensure corners are coved to avoid harbouring dirt

or germs

Display a cleaning schedule specifying (i) cleaning

frequency and (ii) what and how to clean it

Colour code your cleaning equipment so there is

no cross contamination.

Recommended Toilets to be used by Women

Recommended Toilets to be used by Men

No. of women at

work

No. of Toilets No. of

Washbasins

1 - 5 1 1

6 - 25 2 2

26 - 50 3 3

51 - 75 4 4

76 - 100 5 5

No. of men at

work

No. of Toilets No. of Urinals

1 - 15 1 1

16 - 30 2 1

31 - 45 2 2

46 - 60 3 2

61 - 75 3 3

76 90 4 3

91 - 100 4 4

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Contn Hygiene and Cleaning

Issue cleaners with appropriate PPE (gloves and

eye protection minimum)

Empty waste cleaning water into a plumbed waste

system (not a chemical toilet)

Keep all surfaces clear of unnecessary equipment

or clutter to allow safe access and ensure that

regular and thorough cleaning can occur.

Give the facilities a deep clean (ceiling, walls and

everything in between) regularly and at the end of

the project.

Sanitary conveniences shall be properly ventilated

and well lighted

Toilets should be suitable and sufficient,

ventilated, lit and kept in a clean and orderly

condition.

Washing facilities must be provided so that

workers can use them immediately after using the

toilet or urinal, even if they are provided

elsewhere

Cleaning and the removal of waste should be

carried out as necessary by an effective method

Food Arrangements

Healthy foods and potable drinking water

should be provided for labourers

A safe food storage facility should be

provided such as food warmer

To provide an area for eating and drinking

with a way of getting a hot drink e.g.

kettle or vending machine

A way of heating food e. g. microwave if

hot food cannot be purchased nearby

Facilities for boiling water and, where

there are more than five persons at work

on a site, facilities for heating food should

be available

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First Aid Room / Clinic

A first aid room or a clinic shall be provided to suit the number of individuals in the temporary labour

accommodation

The place of the first aid room or the clinic shall be selected to be easily accessed

The first aid room/clinic shall be equipped with all supplies necessary as per AD EHS RI CoP 4.0 First Aid and Medical Treatment

First aider shall be provided in accordance to the number of individuals as per the table below;

No. of Employees at

Establishment

Part time First

Aider

Full time

First Aider

less than 50 employees 1 -

50 250 employees 1 1

250 500 employees 2 2

500 1,000 employees 3 3

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