Toilet FacilitiesThe adequate provision of toilet facilities in workplaces is covered by Regulation 20 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Provision of Toilet Facilities
Each WC must be connected to the drainage system and have a working flush mechanism. Toilets must be kept clean and in working order.
Toilets must have the following:
- adequate lighting
- adequate ventilation
- sanitary dressing disposal system (if there are female employees)
- toilet paper in a dispenser or on a holder
- coat hook
Minimum provision for a mixed sex workforce
| Number of employees |
Number of WC's |
| 1-5 |
1 |
| 6-25 |
2 |
| 26-50 |
3 |
| 51-75 |
4 |
| 76-100 |
5 |
Minimum provision for a solely male workforce
| Number of employees |
Number of WC's |
Number of latrines |
| 1 - 15 |
1 |
1 |
| 16 - 30 |
2 |
1 |
| 31 - 45 |
2 |
2 |
| 46 - 60 |
3 |
2 |
| 61 - 75 |
3 |
3 |
| 76- 90 |
4 |
3 |
| 91 - 100 |
4 |
4 |
Contact us
For more information please contact
Tel: 020 7525 2000
Fax: 020 7525 3077
Email: ohs@southwark.gov.uk
Address: Occupational Health and Safety Team,
Environment & Leisure,
Chaplin Centre,
Thurlow Street,
London SE17 2DG
Office hours:
8.30am - 5.00pm
Monday to Friday |
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