Lack of amenities

Missing or poor toilets, drinking water, washing facilities, shelter and rest areas for workers, which affects health, hygiene and rest.

Also known as: Lack of amenities, Inadequate amenities, No toilets, No drinking water, Inadequate hygiene facilities, Poor welfare facilities

How to control lack of amenities

Plan the amenities before work starts, based on the number of workers, the length of the job and how far the site is from permanent facilities.
Provide clean toilets, hand-washing facilities and drinking water within easy reach of the work area, and clean and restock them regularly.
Provide shaded or sheltered meal and rest areas with seats, and refrigerated storage for food and medication.
Arrange agreed access to nearby public or neighbouring facilities where portable ones are not practical, and confirm it with the owner.
Provide separate facilities where required, and keep them lit, safe and private.
Ask workers to report problems, and fix them promptly.

Typical controls, most effective first. Your SWMS sets the controls for your own job and site.