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<p>The law requires employers to provide suitable and sufficient toilet facilities
at readily accessible places. Employers should ensure, amongst other things, that
toilets are kept clean and well maintained.</p><p> </p><p>The Workplace (Health, Safety
and Welfare) Regulations 1992 apply to most workplaces. There is more specific legislation
for construction sites, namely the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
2015 (CDM).</p><p> </p><p>The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or Local Authority,
as the relevant enforcing authority, will follow up complaints regarding unsuitable
welfare facilities at workplaces.</p><p> </p><p>HSE provides guidance on what constitutes
suitable and sufficient sanitary and washing facilities which is available to download
for free on the HSE website:</p><p><a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l24.htm"
target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l24.htm</a></p><p><a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg293.pdf"
target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg293.pdf</a></p><p><a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l153.pdf"
target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l153.pdf</a></p><p><a href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/welfare/toilets-and-washing.htm"
target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/healthrisks/welfare/toilets-and-washing.htm</a></p><p><a
href="http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/topics/welfare.htm" target="_blank">http://www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/topics/welfare.htm</a></p><p>
</p><p>HSE is also currently updating guidance to advise that drivers must have access
to welfare facilities in the premises they visit as part of their work.</p>
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