Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016L00421:front:0:p6
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Character Range: 13277–16101

calculating the number of toilets and hand washing facilities should take account of the number of workers who usually use them at the same time.
Facilities should provide privacy and security for men and women. The requirements of workers with any particular needs (for example, pregnant or lactating women) or disabilities should also be addressed in the design of the workplace.

1.3              Maintaining the work environment and facilities
The work environment should be maintained so that it remains in a clean and safe condition. Broken or damaged furniture, fixtures and fittings, including chairs, plumbing, air-conditioning and lighting should be repaired promptly.
Facilities should be clean, safe, accessible and in good working order. Consumable items, including soap and toilet paper, should be replenished regularly. Equipment and furniture such as toasters, fridges, lockers or seating should be maintained in good working order.
Workplaces and facilities should be cleaned regularly, usually on a daily or weekly basis. The cleaning schedule of facilities such as dining areas, toilets, hand basins and showers should take into account shift work, the type of work performed, the likelihood of contamination and the number of workers using them.
Appendix A may be used as a checklist to help you review the work environment and the adequacy of facilities provided to workers.

2.              THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regulation 40: A person conducting a business or undertaking must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that:
    * the layout of the workplace allows, and is maintained to allow, persons to enter and exit the workplace and move within it safely, both under normal working conditions and in an emergency
    * work areas have space for work to be carried out safely
    * floors and other surfaces are designed, installed and maintained to allow work to be carried out safely
    * lighting enables each worker to carry out work safely, persons to move around safely and safe evacuation in an emergency
    * ventilation enables workers to carry out their work without risk to their health and safety
    * workers exposed to extremes of heat or cold are able to carry out work without risk to their health and safety
    * work in relation to or near essential services (such as gas, electricity, water, sewerage and telecommunications) do not affect the health and safety of persons at the workplace.

2.1              Entry and exit
The means of entry and exit to and from the workplace must be safe. This may include ensuring that workers with special needs or disabilities can safely enter and leave the workplace.
Entries and exits should be slip-resistant under wet and dry conditions.
Aisles and walkways should be at least 600 mm wide and kept free of furniture or other