legislation: your requirements

If your premises are open to the public, or you have employees, there are certain requirements and legislation that your company needs to comply with. If you would like help or clarification on any part of the legislation then please contact us.

	“soap dispensers” Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states, “Washing facilities…must include soap or other suitable means of cleaning”
“warm air dryers and paper dispensers” Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states, “Washing facilities…must include towels or other suitable means of drying”
“sanitary disposal” The approved code of practice for Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, advises that: “in the case of water closets used by women, suitable means should be provided for the disposal of sanitary dressings”
“toilet roll holders” The approved code of practice for Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, advises that in the case of water closets: “toilet paper in a holder or dispenser…should be provided”

“soap dispensers”

Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states,
“Washing facilities…must include soap or other suitable means of cleaning”

“warm air dryers and paper dispensers”

Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 states,
“Washing facilities…must include towels or other suitable means of drying”

“sanitary disposal”

The approved code of practice for Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, advises that:
“in the case of water closets used by women, suitable means should be provided for the disposal of sanitary dressings”

“toilet roll holders”

The approved code of practice for Regulation 21 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, advises that in the case of water closets:
“toilet paper in a holder or dispenser…should be provided”

Did You Know?

Bacteria require moisture, food and warmth to multiply. Toilets provide these requirements. Bacteria are transient and can easily be picked up on the hands and re-located elsewhere.