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OHS Management System: Risk Management |
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> Introduction to Risk Management |
> Pets |
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Amenities
> What are amenities?
> Checking that workplace amenities are adequate
> Templates & References
What are amenities?
'Workplace amenities' are defined in the Amenities Code of Practice as "facilities for the welfare or personal hygiene needs of persons at the workplace".
Amenities may include:
- toilets
- change rooms
- lockers
- washing facilities
- rest rooms
- wet or cold weather shelter sheds
- sun shelters
- outdoor and indoor seating
- dining rooms
- drinking water
The decision regarding the type and number of amenities should be based on the size of your organisation, activities performed, the number of male and female staff and special needs e.g. rosters, security issues, etc. You should consult your employees regarding the appropriateness of the amenities provided.
You must:
- ensure that appropriate amenities are available for all persons, including nursing, administrative and maintenance personnel, contractors, volunteers and visitors; and
- ensure that amenities provided are maintained in a safe and healthy condition.
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Ensure appropriate amenities are available for your maintenance and gardening staff. |
Prepare a map of local amenities suitable for use by your field workers between visits. |
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Checking that workplace amenities are adequate
As part of your OHS plan you should:
- periodically review the amenities, consulting with your staff regarding the appropriateness of the amenities provided;
- ensure that cleaning and maintenance are carried out (e.g. are consumable items such as soap and toilet paper replenished regularly); and
- review your amenities if an incident impacting on the health and welfare of employees, residents or visitors occurs.
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Ensure field workers are able to clean their hands between clients. Provide hand soap and paper towels or commercial antibacterial wipes or water free gels. |
Templates & References
The Workplace Amenities Code of Practice (PDF)
www.toiletmap.gov.au is a map of public toilets in Australia