Written answers
Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Health and Safety Regulations
9:00 pm
Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 301: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the requirements for security personnel at private companies who are required to do shift work; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19874/08]
Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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I understand the requirements that the Deputy is referring to is the provision of toilet and changing/shower facilities. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (No. 10 of 2005) applies to employers and employees in all employments, including those in the security industry. Section 8 of the Act requires that every employer ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable the safety, health and welfare at work of all of his or her employees. The general duties of the employer as set out in Section 8 includes the provision of adequate welfare facilities.
The provision of sanitary and washing facilities and changing rooms and lockers are provided for in Regulations 20 and 21 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 299 of 2007). A guide to the appropriate numbers of conveniences to be provided can be found in Chapter 1 of Part 2 Workplace of the Guide to the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 published by the Health and Safety Authority. The provisions set out in this legislation and guidance document are generally applicable to all places of employment and would therefore apply in this case also.
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