All Drivers Must Have Access to Welfare Facilities on the Premises They Visit as Part of Their Work.
We are hearing reports that some drivers are not being allowed to use welfare facilities when they deliver. Preventing access is against the law, and equally, it's not the sensible thing to do.
Drivers must have access to welfare facilities in the premises they visit as part of their work. Those who already provide reasonable access to toilets and hand-washing facilities should continue to do so.
With the latest advice for hands to be washed regularly, failure to allow access to welfare facilities may increase the risk of the COVID-19 infection spreading.
You can read HSE's guidance, here.
Drivers must have access to welfare facilities in the premises they visit as part of their work. Those who already provide reasonable access to toilets and hand-washing facilities should continue to do so.
With the latest advice for hands to be washed regularly, failure to allow access to welfare facilities may increase the risk of the COVID-19 infection spreading.
You can read HSE's guidance, here.
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