The needs of those with disabilities should be considered in welfare provision.

Where staff work in remote workplaces without suitable plumbing and a water supply, the employer should provide chemical toilets and washing facilities, such as water containers.

Use of public toilets and washing facilities should be a last resort and not used just because they are the cheaper option. This would not be acceptable where the provision of better facilities would be reasonably practicable.

1.2 Drinking water:
The employer should make sure that drinking water in the workplace is:

• Free from contamination and is preferably from the public water supply.
• Easily accessible by all employees.
• Adequately supplied taking into consideration the temperature of the working environment and types of work activity.
• Possible to be consumed using cups or a drinking fountain.

Drinking water does not have to be marked unless there is a significant risk of people drinking non-drinking water.

1.3 Seating area:
There should be a suitable seating area for workers to use during breaks. This seating area should:

• Be clean and located where food will not get contaminated.
• Have washing facilities nearby.
• Have means of heating food or water for hot drinks.
• Be maintained at good hygiene standards.