There are a number of basic workplace amenities required by Victorian Worksafe legislation to be provided by employers. Please find more information regarding compliance following.
“This
compliance code provides practical guidance to employers on how to comply with the law in relation to providing adequate facilities for employees. Section 21(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (the OHS Act) requires employers to provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to employees’ health, so far as is reasonably practicable”
The code covers providing workplace amenities, including toilet access.
- Please access the full code Worksafe Victoria code here
- For more information on Health & Safety rules for on site portable toilets, read more here
How many toilets do I need? As a handy guide, safeworks SA has come up with this useful workplace ratio for toilets in the workplace:
Workers Closet Pan(s) Urinals
Males 1 per 20 males 1 per 25 males
Females 1 per 15 females Not applicable (Source, https://www.safework.sa.gov.au/uploaded_files/CoPManagingWorkEnvironmentFacilities.pdf)
To Speak to Rent A Loo today about your site and compliance requirements, call 0409 783 399 or info@rentabathroom.com.au today.