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CR Construction (SW) Ltd was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay costs of £2,014 for failing to provide basic washing and welfare facilities for workers despite enforcement action at another of its sites.
Bristol Magistrates' Court heard managers of the company knew exactly what the requirements were, based upon the issuing of an Improvement Notice at their Thornbury site.
HSE inspectors found the failings had been apparent at the Clifton site for the whole year it had existed.
Despite up to 16 building people working on site at any one time, facilities were way below the minimum requirements.
HSE inspector Sue Adsett said workers need access to clean and working toilets and hand washing facilities with hot and cold running water, soap and towels, as many materials used on such sites can cause skin problems.
"It is also a legal requirement to have a heated room on site where workers can change, rest, and make hot drinks and food if required," she explained.
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Lack of toilet and washing facilities leads to fine
Businesses have been reminded of the importance of providing good quality toilet and washing facilities, following a successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution.CR Construction (SW) Ltd was fined £2,000 and ordered to pay costs of £2,014 for failing to provide basic washing and welfare facilities for workers despite enforcement action at another of its sites.
Bristol Magistrates' Court heard managers of the company knew exactly what the requirements were, based upon the issuing of an Improvement Notice at their Thornbury site.
HSE inspectors found the failings had been apparent at the Clifton site for the whole year it had existed.
Despite up to 16 building people working on site at any one time, facilities were way below the minimum requirements.
HSE inspector Sue Adsett said workers need access to clean and working toilets and hand washing facilities with hot and cold running water, soap and towels, as many materials used on such sites can cause skin problems.
"It is also a legal requirement to have a heated room on site where workers can change, rest, and make hot drinks and food if required," she explained.
Quantum Risk Management is a leading Health and Safety consultant
Posted on 01/02/2012
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