A construction site is just like an office, except bigger and outdoors. It therefore needs all the same basic facilities as an office. You need somewhere to work, somewhere to eat, some first-aid facilities and, of course, somewhere to go to the loo.
A construction site without a toilet wouldn’t just be inconvenient: it’d be downright chaos. But thankfully, portable toilets are so available and cost-effective that you’ll never have the problem of going without a loo.
That being said, there are some specific construction site toilet requirements in place to uphold a decent standard of work conditions for you and your workers. In this post, we consult the experts at SBS Fence and Toilet Hire and discuss criteria for approvable construction site toilets.
SafeWork Australia guidelines
The requirements of construction site toilets, and in fact all work environment toilets, are outlined by SafeWork Australia. In their guidelines, they mention the necessary design of toilets which must be:
- fitted with a hinged seat and lid
- provided with adequate lighting and ventilation
- clearly signposted
- fitted with a hinged door capable of locking from the inside on each cubicle (or in this case, each portaloo)
- designed to allow emergency access
- positioned to ensure privacy for users
- separated from any other room by an airlock, a sound-proof wall and a separate entrance that is clearly marked.
Construction site toilet supplies
Also listed on SafeWork Australia’s guidelines is the need for toilet supplies. Each construction site toilet needs to be fully stocked with a number of supplies and regularly maintained in order to keep each toilet safe to use. On the construction site, your toilets need:
- an adequate supply of toilet paper for each toilet
- hand washing facilities
- rubbish bins
- for female workers, hygienic means to dispose of sanitary items.
Number of toilets
The number of toilets is another consideration for your construction site. Not only should your toilets be thoroughly clean, structurally sound and in excellent condition, but they also be sufficient in numbers.
On construction site, it’s generally a rule that for every 15 workers, you should have one toilet. So if you’ve got a construction site with 60 workers, about four toilets should do the job.
Hygiene of the toilets
Another requirement is the cleanliness and usability of your construction site toilets. These portable toilets need to be kept in a constant state of cleanliness to ensure the safety of your employees. That’s why it’s important to hire a team of professionals who offer weekly and fortnightly servicing of your toilets which includes pump-outs, cleaning and restocking amenities.
SBS Fence and Toilet Hire are the team of choice for Sydney construction workers. Whether you’ve got a construction site with 20 employees, or a festival with 20,000 attendees, SBS Fence and Toilet Hire are the Sydney Basin area’s most trusted business in the game. Fully functional, sanitary and Australian Standard-approved, the construction site toilets at SBS Fence and Toilet Hire are a reliable option at a reliable price. Grab yourself a quote today.