Construction site workers need adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place to warm up and eat their food and somewhere to store clothing. However, these basic requirements are often neglected. Good facilities can have a positive benefit on health and well-being, reduce hygiene risks and can help prevent dermatitis.

The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 set out the minimum requirements for welfare on a construction site.   If you have overall control of the site, you are responsible for making sure that legal requirements for welfare are met for the site. In practice, this means the principal contractor or other person in control of the site will often either provide or arrange for common facilities for everyone.  If you are an employer or are self-employed, you need to ensure that everyone working under your control is either provided with or has access to suitable welfare facilities.

You will find practical guidance that will help you meet your requirements as well as providing a more enjoyable working environment.