5 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 5 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOUR WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES According to the 1992 workplace regulations of health, safety, and welfare, employers should have to provide their employees with certain welfare facilities. These facilities include toilets, changing rooms, drinking water, and basic facilities. These facilities are considered vital for employees. Here are the essential welfare responsibilities that you should take care of as an employer before you hire a welfare van: 1.Toilet ratios As an employer, you know that your employees do not have an extended time to waste standing in a toilet queue and waiting for their turn to use the restroom. That is why the number of toilets should be as per the employees. For example:

2. •If you have between 1 to 5 employees, you should have one bathroom for them. •If you have between 6 and 25 employees, you should have two restrooms for them. •If you have between 26 and 50 employees, you should have three bathrooms for them. •If you have between 51 to 75 employees, you should have four toilets for them. •If you have between 76 to 100 employees, you should have five bathrooms for them. Also, keep in mind that the restrooms for female use should have disposed of containers, where they will be able to dispose of sanitary materials. 2.Seated areas As a responsible employer, you should provide your employees with a seated area. This seated area should be equipped with seats where they will be able to rest and eat their lunch during lunch break. Team LAE has presented our welfare van units where your employees will get everything they need. These vans are equipped with lockers, a seating area, and sinks so that your employees will take a rest and clean them while taking lunch. 3.Facilities for pregnant employees Do you have any pregnant employees at the workplace? As a responsible employer, this is your obligation to provide them with rest facilities. These facilities should include a washroom and a place where the expectant mother will be able to lie down for a couple of minutes. 4.Wash facilities Sometimes, employees have to work in that conditions where they have to wash or shower after work. In such situations, the employer should provide them with the washing facilities where they will be able to take showers, dry themselves and change their clothes nearby area. As an accountable

3. employer, you should also ensure that the male and female employees have separate washing areas. Also, make sure that your employees will get their locker area where they will be able to place their belongings securely. 5.Maintenance Providing facilities is not only the responsibility of an employer but also ensuring that the facilities are adequately maintained is also a duty of the employer. That is why the employers should ensure that they have good staff that will be well qualified in cleaning and maintaining the welfare vans. Let’s Wrap Up A good employer should always take care that their workers who work for them get all the vital facilities they deserve. That is why team LAE Welfare Solution has presented customized welfare vans for hire so that you will be able to get the vehicles as per your requirements. Whether you need a 15-Man Canteen Office or Toilet Emptying Facility, we are always happy to help you. For more information, feel free to call us at 0169-572-2833.