Construction projects require a lot of planning by their very nature. Not only do you need to plan the specifics regarding the project itself, but the construction site requires careful planning too.
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You need to make sure that your construction workers have everything they need to do their job in the most productive, efficient, and safest manner possible.
As a construction site manager, it is imperative to make sure your site workers are looked after. With that in mind, SRP Hire Solutions offer a helpful checklist on looking after your construction workers.
Put hygiene first
You need to ensure that you provide toilets for your construction workers. In light of the pandemic, it is more important than ever to choose a toilet hire company with care. The right company can provide you with the toilet cubicles you need, giving you expert advice on the right number of toilets for your construction site. Not only are you going to need toilets, but washing facilities must be provided as well. This includes providing somewhere for workers to wash their hands, soap water, and drying facilities.
Lockers
Aside from making sure that your workers have adequate toilet facilities, it is also a good idea to invest in lockers. Giving your workers somewhere to put their belongings and to have peace of mind that they are safe and secure is important. This is especially the case if the site is large and there are going to be a lot of people coming and going.
Changing rooms
In addition to the points that have already been mentioned, you may also want to consider having changing rooms installed as well. A lot of workers will prefer to get changed on-site. No one wants to go home wearing dirty, muddy clothes, do they? So, by providing changing rooms, it gives your workers the option of getting changed on-site should they prefer to do so. This is especially important for those who need to take public transport home or don’t want to get into their vehicle in filthy clothing.
Drinking water
It is important to make sure that there is fresh and healthy drinking water on-site. Drinking water throughout the day is something that we all need to be doing. However, this is even more critical for people who are going to be engaging in manual labour. Therefore, ensuring that your construction workers have continual access to fresh water so that they can stay hydrated is critical.
Safety measures
Not only do you need to consider what your workers need from a convenience standpoint, but you also need to think about what they require in terms of safety. From investing in the correct PPE like a blast suit when handling abrasives to ensuring that you have safety signs throughout your construction site, there is a lot that needs to be considered here. However, one thing you certainly cannot afford to do is cut corners.
Checking-in facilities
Finally, make sure that there is some sort of checking-in system in place, so that your workers can clock-in when they arrive and again when they leave. This is an efficient way of managing attendance and making sure that workers are actually credited for the work that they do and paid accordingly.
All in all, there is no denying that construction sites require a lot of careful planning to ensure that the needs of all construction workers are met. We hope that the checklist that has been provided above can help you to get a better understanding of everything that you will need in order to look after your construction site workers properly.