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Safety Matters - Rail, Tram and Bus Union of NSW

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CODE OF PRACTICE ON AMENITIES<br />

There is a WorkCover Code <strong>of</strong> Practice on Amenities, which can be downloaded<br />

from the <strong>Union</strong>Safe Website.<br />

Amenities – What you need to do<br />

Employer must provide amenities<br />

SECTION FOUR<br />

<strong>Safety</strong> <strong>Matters</strong> A Guide for Workplace OHS Representatives<br />

Your employer must provide amenities. These include:<br />

• Washing Facilities<br />

• Showering Facilities<br />

• Change Rooms<br />

• Dining Areas<br />

• Drinking Water<br />

• Lockers <strong>and</strong> Storage<br />

• Rest Rooms<br />

• Shelter Sheds<br />

• Seating<br />

• Toilets<br />

• Maintenance <strong>of</strong> amenities<br />

Refer to the ‘Amenities -What you Need To Know’ Fact Sheet for details on<br />

these amenities.<br />

The employer should comply with the WorkCover Code Of Practice on<br />

Amenities, which is available from the <strong>Union</strong>Safe website.<br />

The employer must consult with employees regarding the provision <strong>of</strong><br />

amenities.<br />

Factors to consider for amenities<br />

In assessing the requirements for amenities the employer, in consultation with<br />

employees, should consider the following factors:<br />

Nature <strong>of</strong> the work undertaken<br />

The type <strong>of</strong> work performed will determine what amenities are required.<br />

For example, amenities provided for <strong>of</strong>fice employees may differ from those<br />

provided for employees undertaking dirty, hot or arduous tasks (such as<br />

OHS Factsheets<br />

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