Welfare at work
Publications
Welfare at work
(80KB) pub 09/07
This leaflet outlines what welfare facilities an employer must provide and simple, practical advice on how to meet these requirements. It provides information on such aspects as the provision of toilets, washing facilities, drinking water and what arrangements should be made for meal breaks.
Workplace health, safety and welfare - A guide for managers
(84KB) pub 12/07
This leaflet provides a more detailed approach on the requirements of welfare provisions. This guide, aimed at managers, provides a more in-depth view on such aspects as workplace temperature and lighting.
Workplace health, safety and welfare - Approved Code Of Practice
(564KB) pub 03/10
This book explains the requirements which dutyholders should follow to ensure appropriate working conditions are provided for employees. This guidance provides specific details relating to workplace temperature, lighting, windows, seating and other welfare requirements.
Industry Specific Guidance
Construction
Welfare facilities for a small construction site 
(152KB) pub 01/10
This information sheet provides a brief summary on what welfare facilities should be available on a small construction site.
Provision of welfare facilities during construction work
(260KB) pub 01/11
This information sheet is for dutyholders involved in construction work. It replaces previous guidance contained in 'Provision of welfare facilities at transient construction sites' and 'Provision of welfare facilities at fixed construction sites'. This sheet provides guidance on the minimum facilities that must be provided.
