Do your current washroom facilities and toilet cubicles cater for your staff and visitor numbers?

The health and Safety at Work regulations are quite specific in the number of toilet cubicles, wash hand basins and shower cubicles that are provided for staff using the site. In addition there is a minimum number laid down for the provision of urinals in toilets provided for male employees and visitors

Obviously, if the site is not open to members of the public such as a restaurant, department store or shopping mall then the provision for washroom facilities and toilet cubicles isn't an option for consideration. However, it is far better to have more than the prescribed minimum if only to save on potential fines for not adhering to and complying with the legislation

All owners of industrial and commercial premises have a duty of care to provide sufficient toilet and washroom facilities. Most commercial and industrial premises comply; however, if your premises are being refurbished and renovated or indeed completely restyled, make sure the architects and designers work closely in conjunction with a professional outfit providing on site washroom and sanitation facilities.

Don't forget that the washroom facilities provided for men’s toilet and women’s toilet facilities varies for obvious reasons. There are strict guidelines and regulations which also govern the provision of separate washroom and toilet facilities for disabled persons, and of course these need to be built to allow access for the disabled who are confined to wheelchairs.

Public washroom and toilet facilities differ from those typically found at home; they have to be robust enough to deal with the potential of hundreds of daily uses. By comparison to the toilet facilities you have at home, a commercial or industrial site facility will probably see a month’s use in a single day compared to the facilities in a typical home.

They also have to be designed and built in such a way that cleaning is carried out efficiently and more importantly effectively. Public toilet facilities which are staff only OR staff and visitors tend to get abused far more than home toilet facilities. You’ve probably visited some of these less than salubrious establishments; cleaning and hygiene are important factors and the risk of spreading bacteria and infection should be kept to the absolute minimum.

The facilities you should have on site should reflect the potential daily traffic from staff and visitors as well as customers. In any case, the facilities you have on site should be of a minimum in accordance with the current legislation.

If you have a washroom dilemma and need new toilet cubicle, urinal, locker, sink or wall cladding, give our team a call today. You are able to choose from a wide variety of materials and finishes to suit your uniquely individual project requirements and specifications. For more information about washroom facilities and toilet cubicles, log on to the website of Atlas Washrooms, the address of which is www.atlas-washrooms.co.uk.