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Welfare Facilities Flashcards

1
Q

What three things must everyone on site have access to?

A
  • Adequate toilet and washing facilities
  • A place for preparing and consuming refreshments
  • Somewhere for storing and drying clothing and PPE
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2
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Who is responsible for ensuring that there are adequate welfare facilities on any given site?

A

The principal contractor & employer

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3
Q

True or false:
Welfare facilities provided by someone else don’t need to be checked

A

False.
It is important to ensure that the facilities are adequate for everyone and are being maintained properly.

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4
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What five words describe a satisfactory welfare facility?

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  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Dry
  • Properly ventilated
  • Lit
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5
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Where should the toilets be accessible from on site?

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Toilets need to be easily accessible from where work is being done

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6
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Where should washing facilities be located?

Two answers

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  • Close as possible to the toilets
  • Near the canteen/ food preparation area
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7
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True or False:
Welfare facilities don’t need to be provided for short duration work

A

False.
Regardless of the duration of the work, these facilities must be provided to all employees.

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8
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If the work is mobile, where should the welfare facilities be located?

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In an easily accessible and central location (within reasonable walking distance)

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9
Q

True or false:
Mobile workers should not be left to make their own welfare arrangements on an “as and when required” basis

A

True.
The employer & principal contractor should provide these facilities at all times.

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10
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What main factor will determine the number of toilets needed on site?

A

The number of people working on site

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In order of most desirable, what kinds of toilets should be provided on site?

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  • Mains connected toilets
  • Toilets with built in water supply and drainage
  • Chemical toilets
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12
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Can people of different genders use the same toilet?

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Yes.
Provided it is seperated and is lockable from the inside.

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13
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True or false:
A wash basin with soap, running water and towels should be next to the toilets

A

True.

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14
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What three parts of the body must be able to be washed in site hand basins?

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  • Face
  • Hands
  • Forearms
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15
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What should all site wash basins have supplied to them?

Three answers

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  • Hot (or warm) water
  • Cold water
  • Running water
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16
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True or false:
Employees are expected to bring in their own methods of drying their hands after using the wash basin.

A

False.
Paper towels or roller type towels should be provided.

17
Q

True or false:
It is bad practice to provide skincare products

A

False.
Skincare products are good practice.

18
Q

Can people of different genders use the same wash basins?

A

Yes.

19
Q

For what reason might a shower be needed on site?

A

In case the employees are handling or being exposed to corrosive or toxic materials

20
Q

Can people of different genders use the on site shower?

A

Yes.
Provided it is seperated and can be locked from the inside.

21
Q

True or false:
Rest facilities should be provided for breaks and meals

A

True.

22
Q

True or false:
The rest area does not need to provide shelter from wind, rain or be appropriately heated

A

False.
It must be all of these things you mug

23
Q

What three (four technically) things must a rest facility have?

A
  • Tables and chairs
  • A kettle or urn for hot water
  • A means of heating food (microwave etc.)
24
Q

True or false:
Designated smoking areas are required

A

True.
Most sites should be non-smoking, ensuring that smokers don’t affect non-smokers

25
Q

Is it acceptable at smaller sites for the rest facilities to also be the office or site hut?

A

Yes.
Particularly common with portable units

26
Q

What is something extremely important to remember about open-flued gas appliances?

Two possible answers

A
  • If not well-ventilated they can lead to a build up of Carbon Monoxide
  • If poorly maintained there can be a leak of Methane which can cause an explosion
27
Q

True or false:
A window that can be opened counts as adequate ventilation

A

False.
This is likely to be closed in cold weather.

28
Q

True or false:
Gas appliances can be used in site huts or other enclosed spaces with or without adequate ventilation

A

False.
Vents or louvres must be in place to provide a constant supply of fresh moving air.

29
Q

True or false:
LPG cylinders must be stored in open air

A

True.
Locked and secured in a cage if deemed necessary (usually is).

30
Q

What must be able to be stored in an on site storage area?

Three answers

A
  • Clothing not worn on site (hats, coats etc.)
  • Protective clothing needed for site work (boots, overalls, gloves etc.)
  • Personally issued equipment (ear defenders, goggles, harnesses etc.)
31
Q

True or false:
Regular clothing can be stored with protective clothing

A

False.
There is a chance it could contaminate the regular clothing, it should be stored seperately.

32
Q

True or false:
The storage area needs to be kept secure

A

True.

33
Q

Can people of different genders get changed in the same areas?

A

No, they should get changed in seperate locations.

34
Q

True or false:
The site’s drying area can be close to the eating area

A

False.
It should be kept seperate.

35
Q

In the drying area (if electrical heaters are used), what two safety features should the heaters have?

A
  • High temperature cut out
  • Proper ventilation

This is to prevent fires

36
Q

True or false:
Drinking water can be kept anywhere

A

False.
It must be kept somewhere where it won’t become contaminated

37
Q

True or false:
Water should be changed frequently if using a bottle dispenser

A

True.
This prevents contamination and the water from going stale.

38
Q

True or false:
Drinking water taps should be clearly labelled

A

True.
There are many different types of water which may be hazardous to drink.

39
Q

True or false:
It is best if the drinking water supply comes from the mains

A

True.

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