Welfare

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19. Welfare

19.1. General provisions

19.1.1. At or within reasonable access of every construction site an adequate

supply of wholesome drinking water should be provided.

19.1.2. At or within reasonable access of every construction site, the following

facilities should, depending on the number of workers and the duration of the work, be

provided, kept clean and maintained:

(a) sanitary and washing facilities or showers;

(b) facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of clothing;

(c) accommodation for taking meals and for taking shelter during interruption of work

due to adverse weather conditions.

19.1.3. Men and women workers should be provided with separate sanitary and

washing facilities.

19.2. Drinking water

19.2.1. All drinking water should be from a source approved by the competent

authority.

19.2.2. Where such water is not available, the competent authority should ensure

that the necessary steps are taken to make any water to be used for drinking fit for

human consumption.

19.2.3. Drinking water for common use should only be stored in closed containers

from which the water should be dispensed through taps or cocks.

19.2.4. If drinking water has to be transported to the worksite, the transport

arrangements should be approved by the competent authority.

19.2.5. The transport tanks, storage tanks and dispensing container should be

designed, used, cleaned and disinfected at suitable intervals in a manner approved by

the competent authority.

19.2.6. Water that is unfit to drink should be conspicuously indicated by notices

prohibiting workers from drinking it.

19.2.7. A supply of drinking water should never be connected to a supply of water

that is unfit to drink.