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Welfare facilities – Changing/drying

• Canteen and drying facilities must be separate.
• All jackets must be hung on hangers provided in

drying rooms. Lunch bags/boxes must be stored
on racking and shelves provided on canteens.
• Do not leave belongings on the ground or on top

of units as these create fall hazards and trip
6. Welfare and Health
hazards for other employees.
• Claim your belongings each evening.

• Oil filled radiator type heaters are preferred.

These must be PAT tested quarterly.
• Never hang clothes on or over heaters.

• Welfare facilities must be adequate for the
number of people present on site and must have

suitable tables & chairs.
• All facilities must have a fire extinguisher
present at the entrance/exit door and all must be
fitted with battery operated smoke and fire

detectors.
• Ensure access is safe into all cabins. Proper

steps required.
• RECI certs are required for all electrical
installations prior to energizing.

1 Visual Standards | Feb. 2019