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5. How often are working areas cleaned and waste removed?

a)Daily (5 points)

b) Weekly  (2 points)

c)Monthly (0 points)

Cleaning and waste collection could be better

d)Never (0 points)

Cleaning and waste collection could be better

More on cleanliness

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that every workplace and the furniture, furnishings and fittings should be kept clean as well as the surfaces of floors, walls and ceilings. Cleaning and the removal of waste should be carried out as necessary and waste should be stored in suitable containers.

6. Does your canteen offer a range of healthy food?

a)Yes, there's a good choice and signs to show which foods are the most healthy (5 points)

b)The range is good but there's no info on which foods are healthy. (2 points)

c)The food on offer is never very healthy and the choice is limited (0 points)

d)There isn't a canteen (0 points)

7. Is there is a supply of easily accessible drinking water or water coolers?

a) Yes (5 points)

b)No (0 points)

The need for drinking water to be provided

c) Don't know (0 points)

The need for drinking water to be provided

More on drinking water

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that an adequate supply of high-quality drinking water, with an upward drinking jet or suitable cups, should be provided. If water cannot be obtained from a tap, water should only be provided in refillable enclosed containers. The containers should be refilled at least daily (unless they are chilled water dispensers where the containers are returned to the supplier for refilling).

8.Are the toilets clean and in good working order?

a)Very clean and checked regularly (5 points)

b) Moderately clean but could be checked more often (2 points)

The toilets could be cleaned more regularly

c) Not very clean and rarely checked (0 points)

The toilets could be cleaned more regularly

d) Really dirty and never checked or cleaned (0 points)

The toilets could be cleaned more regularly

More on toilets

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that sanitary conveniences and washing facilities should be kept clean and be adequately ventilated and lit. Washing facilities should have running hot and cold or warm water, soap and clean towels or other means of cleaning or drying. If required by the type of work, showers should also be provided.

9.Does your workplace have a gym?

a)Yes (5 points)

b) No, but we have access to subsidised gym membership (5 points)

c) No, nothing like that  (0 points)

d) Don't know (0 points)

10. Does your workplace have a ‘rest’ or seating area for use during breaks?

a)Yes, we have a seated area and a private room if we need to lie down (5 points)

b)Yes, we use the canteen for breaks (5 points)

c)No, there is no separate area for us to use during our breaks (0 points)

A rest area for breaks is needed

More on rest areas

The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that suitable and sufficient, readily accessible rest facilities should be provided. Seats should be provided for workers to use during breaks and should be in a place where personal protective equipment need not be worn. Rest areas or rooms should be large enough and have sufficient seats with backrests and tables for the number of workers likely to use them at any one time, including suitable access and seating which is adequate for the number of disabled people at work.