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19. Welfare

19.1. General provisions

19.1.1. At or within reasonable access of every construction site an adequate
supply of wholesome drinking water should be provided.

19.1.2. At or within reasonable access of every construction site, the following
facilities should, depending on the number of workers and the duration of the work, be
provided, kept clean and maintained:

(a) sanitary and washing facilities or showers;
(b) facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of clothing;

(c) accommodation for taking meals and for taking shelter during interruption of work
due to adverse weather conditions.

19.1.3. Men and women workers should be provided with separate sanitary and
washing facilities.

19.2. Drinking water

19.2.1. All drinking water should be from a source approved by the competent
authority.

19.2.2. Where such water is not available, the competent authority should ensure
that the necessary steps are taken to make any water to be used for drinking fit for
human consumption.

19.2.3. Drinking water for common use should only be stored in closed containers
from which the water should be dispensed through taps or cocks.

19.2.4. If drinking water has to be transported to the worksite, the transport
arrangements should be approved by the competent authority.

19.2.5. The transport tanks, storage tanks and dispensing container should be
designed, used, cleaned and disinfected at suitable intervals in a manner approved by
the competent authority.

19.2.6. Water that is unfit to drink should be conspicuously indicated by notices
prohibiting workers from drinking it.

19.2.7. A supply of drinking water should never be connected to a supply of water
that is unfit to drink.

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