FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is welfare in construction?
Welfare provision is fundamental in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of workers. The provision of toilets, a supply of hot and cold (or warm) water for washing, changing facilities, drinking water and somewhere to eat and rest is a basic expectation.
Why is it important to provide welfare provision at work?
Welfare facilities cover a wide range of basic health, safety and welfare issues. They are intended to protect the health and safety of everyone in the workplace and to ensure that adequate welfare facilities are provided for people at work.
Why is it important to improve the welfare of employees?
Why is staff welfare so important? Staff welfare is important for not only the employees themselves but for the entire organization. Promoting staff welfare initiatives is good for the prevention of stress and for the creation of a positive work environment where people and organizational performance can thrive.
What welfare facilities are required on a construction site?
Construction workers need adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place to warm up and eat their food and somewhere to store clothing. However, these basic requirements are often neglected. A cold water tap and chemical toilet on their own are not adequate facilities.
