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What welfare facilities are required on a construction site?
Welfare facilities required on a construction site include: (1) sanitary conveniences (toilets) — separate for men/women unless lockable individual cubicles, flushed (preferably mains-connected), clean, ventilated, and lit [1,3,4]; (2) washing facilities — basins for face/hands/forearms with hot/cold running water, soap, and towels/dryers; showers if work is dirty/toxic [1,3,4,8]; (3) rest facilities — shelter (heated if needed), tables/chairs, kettle/food heating, non-smoking options [1,4]; (4) clothing storage/drying — space for PPE/clothes [1]. Facilities must be sufficient for all workers, readily accessible, and maintained clean/functional [1,2,3,4]. Principal contractors ensure provision for all site workers; contractors provide for their own employees [2,6].
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