For anyone with responsibility for health and safety on a construction site, be that the operations manager or the site foreman, building site toilet hire should be a priority and portable shower hire a huge consideration. We’ll tell you why!
What is the HSE (Health and Safety Executive)?
In the UK, the Health & Safety Executive is the Government’s regulatory body for workplace-related health and safety issues. It is responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of employees in the workplace. Non-compliance with HSE guidelines can lead to financial penalties, reputational damage, prosecution and even imprisonment.
HSE guidelines for building sites
HSE construction site guidelines outline good practice to remove hazards before they escalate, and advise how accidents can be avoided. They also set out requirements for welfare facilities (toilets and washing).
HSE recommendations for the construction industry
• Site workers must have access to toilets with a recommended provision of one toilet per 7 workers covering a 40-hour week.
• Men and women may use the same toilet facilities where individual cubicles are lockable and completely separate from urinal facilities.
• Type of toilet is not specified and can be traditional flushing toilets or vacuum toilets (see Construction Welfare: toilets and washing for more information).
• Toilets provided must be kept clean and in good, working condition.
• Hot and cold running water must be provided for washing, along with soap, hand-drying facilities, lighting and ventilation.
• The provision of showers is not mandatory but should be provided ‘where necessary’.
• Paper consumables have to be provided, including toilet paper and paper towels.
• Washbasins provided must allow workers to wash their hands and arms up to their elbows.
Long term toilet portable toilet hire
Many large scale construction projects, such as building works or commercial refurbishments, can last for several months and involve hundreds of workers. At WET Hire, we offer long term portable toilet hire, nationwide. As a long term client, benefits include a comprehensive cleaning and service package. All our luxury toilet units are available for long term hire and all but the 2-bay economy toilet and the 4-bay economy toilet, are available for mains drainage connection too. Mains drains toilet hire is ideal for long term projects or any situation where heavy use is anticipated. Read about the benefits of mains drains toilet hire.
Construction toilet hire from WET Hire
If you are overseeing a major construction project, why not let us help you with your HSE compliance?
• All our luxury toilet trailers have separate, lockable cubicles.
• We offer urinal hire where there is a higher ratio of men: women.
• Our fleet is added to and updated regularly, ensuring all units are in excellent working condition.
• Toilets are delivered in clean and sanitised condition and ongoing service and maintenance plans are available on request.
• All toilets are installed fully stocked with all required toiletries and paper goods, which can be replenished as necessary.
• Hot and cold running water is available in all units.
• All luxury toilets are traditional flushing toilets, featuring ceramic toilets and basins.
• Portable shower hire is available where operations managers wish to provide them. These are available as 2-bay showers, 4-bay showers, or 6-bay showers.
To find out what options we can offer you on your next construction project, contact us with some details, or give us a call on 01225 281018 today.
