NR NR/L2/OHS/CP0036 ISSUE 5 PDF

This standard specifies the minimum standards for the planning and provision of welfare facilities on all temporary sites of work where welfare is the responsibility of Network Rail, Principal Contractors or any contractors or suppliers employed by them. 

NOTE: Specific legislation might demand a higher standard of welfare facilities, e.g. working with asbestos or lead. 

Purpose 

The purpose of this standard is to provide the approach to the planning of suitable and sufficient sanitary and messing facilities for staff who are working away from permanent amenities (e.g. infrastructure maintenance depot). Compliance to this standard will provide: 

a) access to clean, properly maintained toilet, washing and messing facilities for all staff who are required to work away from permanent facilities; 

b) improved welfare and wellbeing of all staff through better planning and provision of welfare facilities, promoting inclusivity for a diverse workforce; 

c) compliance to legislative requirements, such as The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) regs 1992, The Equality Act 2010 and application of good practice such as that provided through the Health & Safety Executive Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. 

This standard interprets the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and other applicable Health and Safety legislation.