Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed: 17.1 A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided. 17.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue. 17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds. 17.3.1 All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls. 17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materials. 17.3.3 Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space. 17.3.4 Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres. 17.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters. 17.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person. 17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities. 17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used). 17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided. 17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided. 17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks. 17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly. 17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided. 17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc). 17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement
Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters.
17.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4 Contents 17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
. 17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement
Amenities.
a) It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Principal Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and – Construction Workplaces are Work is provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the EmployerCompany, the Employer should Company shall be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
b) In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 (i) A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 (ii) Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer Company alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 c) Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (i) All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation ventilation, and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (ii) Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools tools, and materials.
17.3.3 (iii) Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 1.0 square metres metre of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (iv) Where 5 five or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 (v) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g., strip heaters.
17.3.6 (vi) Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.than
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Samples: Construction Agreement, Enterprise Agreement, Construction Agreement
Amenities. It is (1) At any workplace at which employees covered by this award are employed, the responsibility of employers, the Builder/Head Contractor principal contractor or the Project Manager, as the case may be, shall be responsible to ensure that no less than the following amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond -
(a) A weatherproof amenities room with the control windows flyscreened and capable of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure being opened.
(i) Each amenities room shall be observed:of a size not less than one square metre of flooring area for each person.
17.1 A uniformly high standard of (ii) Each amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., room shall be providedlined, adequately lit and ventilated (including an extractor fan) and shall have an appropriate washable floor and flystrips on the doorway.
17.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, (iii) In each amenities room there shall be no bans a non-absorbant washable topped table or limitations restricting tables with seating accommodation at a bench not less than 400mm wide and 450mm long for each person, hooks at least 450mm apart for the Employer’s ability to rectify purpose of hanging clothes, and on any site where more than 50 persons are employed, flyproof ventilated cupboards with shelves for the issuestorage of food.
17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements (iv) No amenities room shall be used for the storage of building or painting materials and/or equipment, and Construction Shedson work where more than ten persons are employed no tools shall be stored in that room.
17.3.1 All Sheds (v) On construction sites where no more than ten persons are employed the amenities room may be used for the dual purpose of an amenities shed and of a site office for the principal contractor or Project Manager. And the employer, principal contractor or Project Manager shall ensure that each shed is kept in a clean condition and brooms, mops, buckets, and cleaning compounds shall be provided for this purpose.
(b) Covered garbage bins.
(c) In a reasonably accessible place, boiling water at meal times and rest periods and cool, clean drinking water at all times.
(d) A noticeboard or a place where notices may be displayed.
(e) Toilets which shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed with separate closets and an appropriate washable floor.
(i) Each toilet shall be lit by natural or artificial light to an approved a high standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have each closet having a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and wallshinged door capable of being closed from both sides.
17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided (ii) Should the toilets be sewered there shall be one closet for exclusive use of workers each 15 persons, if septic tanks or chemical system, one closet for each ten persons and not otherwise one closet for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materialseach seven persons.
17.3.3 Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres (f) A supply of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixturestoilet paper together with soap and water for washing purposes.
(2) This clause, other than tables and chairs, paragraph (c) of subclause (1) shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be apply to projects on which less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 Adequate facilities five dwelling units are being constructed, or on projects which have a contracted value of not more than $276000. To reflect movements in construction costs the parties to be provided this award shall in December of each year, adjust the monetary figure mentioned in this subclause by reference to ABS Catalogue 8731.5 BUILDING APPROVALS WESTERN AUSTRALIA, using Table 7. Building Approvals by Statistical Local Areas to determine the average cost per new dwelling approved in Western Australia for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters.
17.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, month of October which shall be multiplied by 4 and rounded to the nearest $1000. The parties shall then notify the Commission of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per personthe adjusted figure.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry3) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are This clause shall be deemed to be provided (coat hooks only complied with if in a partially completed building, facilities of a comparable standard are available to be used).
17.4.2 In (4) Nothing herein contained shall absolve any employer from what is required by the changing facilitiesOccupational Health, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be providedSafety and Welfare Act 1984, or any relevant legislation.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Industrial Spraypainting and Sandblasting Award 1991, Industrial Spraypainting and Sandblasting Award 1991, Industrial Spraypainting and Sandblasting Award 1991
Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be is not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g. strip heaters.
17.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement, Enterprise Agreement
Amenities. a) It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Principal Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and – Construction Workplaces are Work is provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the EmployerCompany, the Employer should Company shall be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
b) In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 (i) A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 (ii) Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer Company alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 c) Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (i) All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation ventilation, and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (ii) Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools tools, and materials.
17.3.3 (iii) Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 1.0 square metres metre of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (iv) Where 5 five or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 (v) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g., strip heaters.
17.3.6 (vi) Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.than
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement, Construction Agreement
Amenities. a) It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Principal Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and – Construction Workplaces are Work is provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the EmployerCompany, the Employer should Company shall be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
b) In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 (i) A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 (ii) Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer Company alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 c) Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (i) All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation ventilation, and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (ii) Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools tools, and materials.
17.3.3 (iii) Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 1.0 square metres metre of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (iv) Where 5 five or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 (v) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g., strip heaters.
17.3.6 (vi) Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 1.0 square metres metre of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Etu NSW/Act Construction Union Agreement, Construction Agreement
Amenities. It 68.1 The Parties agree that it is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor Contractor/ Principal/ Occupier of a Site to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces Amenities are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
68.2 In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 (a) A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 (b) Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clauseclause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 68.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (a) All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (b) Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 (c) Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (d) Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 (e) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g. strip heaters.
17.3.6 (f) Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site (g) First Aid facilities will be maintained at any one time, the Occupational Health highest standard and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilitieskept clean at all times.
17.4.1 68.4 Contents
(a) In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 (b) In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 (c) In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 (d) Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water water, tea, milk, coffee and sugar at all meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 (e) Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 (f) A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 (g) Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc.).
17.4.8 (h) All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basistwice daily.
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Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, Where however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 8.1 A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 8.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 8.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 8.3.1 All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 8.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 8.3.3 Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 8.3.4 Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 8.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip Strip heaters.
17.3.6 8.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 8.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 8.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 8.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 8.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 8.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 8.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 8.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 8.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 8.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the EmployerChubb, the Employer Chubb should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer Chubb acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 : A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 . Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer Chubb alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the EmployerChubb’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 . Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 . All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 . Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of EmployersChubbs’ equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 . Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 . Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 . Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters.
17.3.6 . Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer Chubb shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.than
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Samples: Collective Agreement
Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g. strip heaters.
17.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement
Amenities.
3.1 It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor Employer to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces this clause are provided as a minimum. Where, however, Where that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the reasonable control of the Employer, the Employer should will be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
3.2 In all instances, the following procedure shall will be observedobserved by the Employer:
17.1 A (a) a uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities (such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, sheds etc., shall ) will be provided;
(b) access to cool, clean drinking water consistent with the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities;
(c) adequate peggies will be employed to ensure cleanliness of all facilities between each break and shift;
(d) at a minimum, separate ablution block, change room and closet with sanitary bin must be provided for female use only. This may be achieved through consultation with the work health and safety committee.;
17.2 Where (e) where possible, consultation will occur with females to assist in the selection of the location of the toilets to achieve an appropriate balance of privacy, safety and security;
(f) where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will is to be allowed to any for the Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all the requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issueclause.
17.3 3.3 Mess/Crib/Change Shed Facilities Facilities, Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction of Sheds.:
17.3.1 (a) All Sheds shall sheds will be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient fly screened opening windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens (b) Sheds are provided for exclusive the use of workers Employees and not for the storage of Employers’ the Employer’s equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 Shed/s shall (c) Sheds will provide not less than 0.75 one (1) square metres metre of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area will not be not less than 4.65 five (5) square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not will be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (d) Where 5 five (5) or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall will not be less than 9 nine (9) square metres.
17.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters.
17.3.6 (e) Provided that 20 where two (2) or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall will provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall will be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 one (1) square metres metre of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industryf) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging Adequate facilities for each person employed are to be provided for warming (coat hooks only to be used)i.e. strip heaters) and cooling (i.e. air- conditioning) of sheds.
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
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Samples: Greenfields Agreement
Amenities. It 69.1 The Parties agree that it is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor Contractor/ Principal/ Occupier of a Site to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces Amenities are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employer, the Employer should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
69.2 In all instances, the following procedure shall be observed:
17.1 (a) A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 (b) Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clauseclause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s Employer s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 69.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (a) All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (b) Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ Employers equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 (c) Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (d) Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 (e) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g. strip heaters.
17.3.6 (f) Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site (g) First Aid facilities will be maintained at any one time, the Occupational Health highest standard and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilitieskept clean at all times.
17.4.1 69.4 Contents
(a) In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 (b) In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 (c) In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 (d) Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water water, tea, milk, coffee and sugar at all meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 (e) Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 (f) A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 (g) Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc.).
17.4.8 (h) All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected twice daily.
69.5 Sanitary Facilities Construction
(a) Closets shall be soundly constructed and roofed with weatherproof material. The floor of each closet shall be well drained and constructed of concrete, bricks and cement, or of other approved materials which shall be impervious to water. Every closet shall be well lighted by natural or artificial light and shall be ventilated. Each closet shall have a hinged door, capable of being fastened on the inside, lift seats/flaps and toilet paper.
(b) If closets are of single unit construction (only to be used for the formwork process), not contained within a regular basispurpose built ablution block, privacy walls which shield the closet/s from outside view shall be installed. (Privacy walls are not required for purpose built ablution blocks eg ATCO huts).
(c) Where practicable, toilets to be connected to sewerage before commencement of the job.
(d) Closet/urinal location to be conveniently accessible to Employees, but not so close as to cause a nuisance to those persons.
(e) Where necessary, portable water seal toilets of an approved standard are to be provided and regularly serviced.
(f) Conveniently accessible closets and urinals are to be distributed every 5th floor on multi storey constructions.
(g) Closets and urinals are to be washed daily with disinfectant and kept in clean, hygienic condition.
(h) Adequate washing facilities, suitably drained, and wash basins/troughs are to be supplied with hot and cold running water.
(i) Soap and towels are to be supplied.
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Amenities. It 21.1 The parties agree that it is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor Company to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces Amenities are provided as a minimum. Where, however, that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the Employercompany, it is agreed that the Employer Company should be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. .
21.2 In all instances, instances the following procedure shall standards/facilities will be observedobserved and provided:
17.1 (a) A uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., . shall be provided.
17.2 Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.
17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (b) All Sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (c) Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ the Company's equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 (d) Shed/s shall provide not less than that 0.75 square metres of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (e) Where 5 or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 (f) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters.
17.3.6 (g) Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on the site at any one time, the Employer Company shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 (h) Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one timesite, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will regulations shall apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 (i) In the changing facilities, separate clothes clothes-hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 (j) In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 (k) In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex laminated or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 (l) Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 (m) Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 (n) A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 (o) Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 (p) All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
(q) All mess sheds shall be supplied with reverse cycle air-conditioning.
(r) Toilet blocks shall be soundly constructed and roofed with weatherproof material. The floor of each toilet shall be well-drained and constructed of concrete, bricks and cement, or other approved materials which shall be impervious to water. Every toilet shall be well lighted by natural or artificial light and shall be ventilated. Each toilet shall have a hinged door, capable of being fastened on the inside, lift seats/flaps and toilet paper.
(s) Where practicable, toilets to be connected to sewerage before commencement of the job.
(t) Toilet/urinal location to be conveniently accessible to Employees, but not so close as to cause a nuisance to those persons.
(u) Where necessary, portable water seal toilets of an approved standard are to be provided and regularly serviced.
(v) Conveniently accessible toilets and urinals are to be distributed every 5th floor on multi-storey constructions.
(w) Toilets and urinals are to be washed daily with disinfectant and kept in clean, hygienic condition.
(x) Adequate washing facilities, suitably drained, and was basins/troughs are to be supplied with running water.
(y) Soap and towels are to be supplied.
(z) The following toilet/urinal ratio shall be applied in respect to all Employees:
1 – 5 1 Nil 6 – 10 1 1 11 – 20 2 2 21 – 35 3 4 36 – 50 4 6 51 – 75 5 7 76 – 100 6 8 For each additional 20 persons or part thereof up to 200 persons or part thereof up to 200 persons, one additional urinal and one additional toilet is required. For each additional 35 persons or part thereof in excess of 200 persons, one additional urinal and one additional toilet is required. If a slab urinal is provided, each 600mm shall be regarded as one urinal.
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Samples: Union Collective Workplace Agreement
Amenities. It is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor Employer to ensure that the amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces this clause are provided as a minimum. Where, however, Where that standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the reasonable control of the Employer, the Employer should will be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should be no interruption to work from industrial stoppages, bans and limitations. In all instances, the following procedure shall will be observedobserved by the Employer:
17.1 A (a) a uniformly high standard of amenities and facilities (such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, sheds etc., shall ) will be provided;
(b) access to cool, clean drinking water consistent with the Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities;
(c) adequate peggies will be employed to ensure cleanliness of all facilities between each break and shift;
(d) at a minimum, separate ablution block, change room and closet with sanitary bin must be provided for female use only. In determining the location of the amenities, the Employer must consider the appropriate balance of privacy, safety and security. This may be achieved through consultation with the work health and safety committee.;
17.2 Where (e) where possible, consultation will occur with females to assist in the selection of the location of the toilets to achieve an appropriate balance of privacy, safety and security;
(f) where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period will is to be allowed to any for the Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all the requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issueclause.
17.3 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.
17.3.1 (a) All Sheds shall sheds will be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient fly screened opening windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 Mess Shed/s fitted with fly screens (b) Sheds are provided for exclusive the use of workers Employees and not for the storage of Employers’ the Employer’s equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 Shed/s shall (c) Sheds will provide not less than 0.75 one (1) square metres metre of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area will not be not less than 4.65 five (5) square metres. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not will be included when calculating floor space.
17.3.4 (d) Where 5 five (5) or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall will not be less than 9 square metres.
17.3.5 Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. strip heaters.
17.3.6 Provided that 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of such dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres of floor space per person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety (Building Industry) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).
17.4.2 In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.
17.4.5 Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.nine
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Samples: Enterprise Agreement
Amenities. It 10.1 The parties agree that is the responsibility of the Builder/Head Contractor TD to ensure that the all amenities prescribed by the Workplace Code of Practice for Building and Construction Workplaces this clause are provided as a minimum. provided.
10.2 Where, however, that the standard is not maintained due to an action or event beyond the control of the EmployerTD, the Employer should TD shall be allowed reasonable time in which to rectify the problem. If the Employer acts promptly to rectify the problem, there should There shall be no interruption to work from industrial stoppageswork, bans except where there is a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to health and limitations. safety of the employees directly affected in which case the employees may be allocated other tasks or duties in a different area until the problem is rectified.
10.3 Standards and Rectification of Issues Relating to Amenities
(a) In all instances, the following procedure shall should be observed:
17.1 (i) A uniformly high uniform reasonable standard of amenities and facilities such as ablution blocks, change rooms, crib sheds, etc., shall be provided.
17.2 (ii) Where there is an issue relating to amenities, the immediate concern must be to rectify the issue. A reasonable period Should the issue remain unresolved the Disputes Settling Procedure in Part 1 will be allowed to any Employer alleged to have committed a breach, to comply with all requirements of this Clause. While steps are being taken to rectify the issue, there shall be no bans or limitations restricting the Employer’s ability to rectify the issue.apply.
17.3 10.4 Mess/Change Shed Facilities Dimension/Construction Requirements and Construction Sheds.Standards
17.3.1 (a) All Sheds sheds shall be weatherproof and soundly constructed to an approved standard with sufficient windows and doors, adequate ventilation and lighting. They must have a floor above ground level and be lined on by ceilings and walls.
17.3.2 (b) Mess Shedshed/s fitted with fly screens are provided for exclusive use of workers and not for the storage of Employers’ TD’s equipment, tools and materials.
17.3.3 (c) Shed/s shall provide not less than 0.75 square metres meters of floor space per person employed at any one time, provided that the area be not less than 4.65 square metresmeters. Fixtures, other than tables and chairs, shall not be included when calculating floor space.space.
17.3.4 (d) Where 5 five or more persons are employed at one time, the floor area shall be not be less than 9 square metresmeters.
17.3.5 (e) Adequate facilities are to be provided for warmth and for drying clothes eg. e.g. strip heaters.
17.3.6 (f) Provided that where 20 or more persons are employed on site at any one time, the Employer TD shall provide a separate shed or sheds for messing, which shall be of in such a dimension as to provide not less than 0.75 square metres meters of floor space per person.person.
17.3.7 Where less than 20 persons are employed on site at any one time, the Occupational Health and Safety 10.5 Contents
(Building Industrya) Regulations will apply to provisions of messing and changing facilities.
17.4.1 In the changing facilities, separate clothes hanging facilities for each person employed are to be provided (coat hooks only to be used).used).
17.4.2 (b) In the changing facilities, sufficient seating accommodation for the changing of work apparel is to be provided.
17.4.3 (c) In the messing facilities, sufficient tables with fixed washable laminex or vinyl surface, and seating for the taking of meals, are to be provided.
17.4.4 (d) Food warming facilities to be supplied, together with a supply of cool, clean water conveniently accessible, as well as boiling water at meal/rest breaks.breaks.
17.4.5 (e) Receptacle for garbage with bin liner and rat and fly proof is to be supplied in mess area, and emptied regularly.
17.4.6 (f) A washable vinyl floor surface in all facilities is to be provided.
17.4.7 (g) Shelving is to be supplied in the mess shed for storage (cups, lunch bags, etc).
17.4.8 (h) All facilities are to be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis.
(i) In the messing facilities air-conditioning (cooling) shall be supplied.
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Samples: Victorian Desalination Project Greenfields Agreement