Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421:reg:400:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 400 (pt 16/21)
Character Range: 68104–71993

addition to the clear workstation space?
Floors (page 10-11)                                                                                                                                                           /   Action to be taken

Is adequate floor covering provided for workers who need to stand for long periods?
Are the floors maintained to be free of slip and trip hazards?
Are factors such as the work materials used, the likelihood of spills and the need for washing considered when choosing floor coverings?
Seating (page 11-12)                                                                                                                                                          /   Action to be taken

Can the work be done from a seated position?
Can the chair be adjusted for individual needs and is it appropriate to the type of work being carried out?
Is there additional seating for workers who work standing and need to sit from time to time?
Lighting (page 12)                                                                                                                                                            /   Action to be taken

Does the lighting allow workers to move about easily and to carry out their work effectively without adopting awkward postures or straining their eyes to see?
Does the working environment minimise the amount of glare, contrast or reflection?
Air quality (page 13-14)                                                                                                                                                      /   Action to be taken

Is the temperature between 20C and 26C (or less if the work is physically active)?
Are ventilation and air-conditioning systems serviced regularly and maintained in a safe condition?
Are rates of air movement in enclosed workplaces between 0.1 m and 0.2 m per second?
Is local exhaust ventilation used to control airborne contaminants released during a work process?
Exposure to heat or cold (page 14-16)                                                                                                                                         /   Action to be taken

Have all reasonably practicable control measures been implemented to minimise the risks of working in extreme hot or cold conditions?
Have workers been trained to recognise unsafe conditions arising from exposure to hot or cold conditions, to follow safe work procedures and to report problems immediately?
Drinking water (page 17-18)                                                                                                                                                   /   Action to be taken

Are the drinking water outlets accessible to workers?
Are the drinking water outlets separate from toilet and washing facilities?
Is the water clean, cool and hygienically provided?
Toilets (page 18-19)                                                                                                                                                          /   Action to be taken

If the workplace has 10 or fewer workers (and two or fewer of one gender), has at least one unisex toilet been provided?
If the workplace has more than 10 workers, is there at least one male toilet for every 20 men and one female toilet for every 15 women?
Are there adequate toilet facilities for workers with disabilities?
Are toilets clearly marked, and do they have lockable doors, adequate lighting and ventilation?
Are toilets cleaned regularly?
Is there adequate toilet paper, hand washing facilities and soap, rubbish bins and sanitary disposal?

Hand washing (page 19-20)                                                                                                                                                            /   Action to be taken

Are there enough hand washing basins for men and women?