5 Maintenance Tips for Building Site Welfare Facilities

Experts predict that revenue from the UK’s construction industry will cross £476.6 billion by 2027, indicating a bright future for the sector and a positive impact on the UK economy as a whole. An increased number of construction projects also translates to more workforce requirements. This also means paying close attention to building site welfare facilities for workers while meeting the essential construction site set-up requirements before any project begins. Moreover, you need to ensure the well-being of your workforce by meeting the necessary welfare facilities on-site that the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) mandates.

Like any good employer, you’d want to go beyond the minimum requirements set by the HSE and ensure the construction site facilities for your workforce are well-maintained, up-to-date, and fit for their intended purpose. Hireforce Welfare is a specialist division under the Hireforce Group with a reputation for supplying top-quality portable site welfare units for construction sites, roadways, and building premises projects. We explore the significance of maintaining building site welfare facilities and 5 maintenance tips in this blog.

The Importance of Keeping Construction Site Facilities Well-Maintained for Workers

The significance of having portable site welfare units goes beyond meeting HSE regulations. When you provide adequate and well-tended construction site facilities for employee welfare, you also contribute to the overall well-being of the workers. With poorly maintained welfare facilities on site, HSE rules are flouted, as well as workers are left unhappy, leading to higher turnover rates. As a site manager or business owner, the last thing you want is for your project to come to a grinding halt due to unexpected staff shortages. 

Learn how to make an informed choice for your workforce’s mental and physical well-being on the site with our range of modern portable welfare units. Contact us for more information.

After understanding the importance of well-kept construction site welfare facilities, let’s explore a few tips to keep them functioning optimally.

5 Tips for Maintaining Building Site Welfare Facilities

1. Regular Cleaning and Responsible Sanitary Waste Disposal

The toilets in site welfare units must be cleaned regularly to ensure sanitary hygiene and cleanliness at all times. Also, a waste disposal system can ensure proper and responsible disposal of all the sanitary waste collected from the toilets.

Hireforce Welfare’s portable site welfare units have self-contained recirculating toilets that are regularly emptied by our waste management staff. Moreover, the interior and exterior surfaces of the unit can be easily wiped clean, meaning minimal effort to maintain cleanliness.

2. Plumbing and Maintaining Water Supply

A continuous water supply system is integral to any welfare facility. Workers often use warm water for washing, cleaning and bathing to keep themselves clean from the dust and debris on the building site. Regular maintenance services with close attention to plumbing and water supply ensure uninterrupted water for consumption and cleaning needs.

All of our 6-person to 16-person Ecosmart welfare units are equipped with a forearm wash basin, warm water washing facilities, and access to clean drinking water. These amenities add to the convenience and comfort of your team.

3. HVAC System Maintenance

Most outdoor building projects go on for long durations in hot, windy, rainy and snowy weather conditions. These changes in seasons become much more manageable with properly functioning heating, cooling and ventilation systems in building site welfare facilities.

The fully insulated wall and roof system prevents cold bridging in our Hireforce Welfare’s portable site welfare units and makes sure your workers stay comfortable during the colder months. Inside our well-ventilated units, your workforce is kept away from the discomfort of the heat outdoors during the height of summer.

4. Inspections and Repair for Structural Damage

Over time, certain units can undergo wear and tear. Construction sites are prone to accidents involving equipment and heavy machinery, which can also lead to unintentional structural damage.

Our site welfare units are built with sturdy and robust galvanised materials to resist high-impact damage. If collisions occur by accident, the welfare unit’s corners are designed to absorb any impact. Additionally, our portable units are loaded with wheels that can be easily changed at the side of the road in case of a puncture. 

These functional features require little maintenance. However, we’re ready to quickly address any servicing and repair requirements if and when needed.

5. Maintaining Emergency and Safety Equipment

Worker safety is paramount in an unpredictable and dangerous construction site environment. Regular checks are recommended on emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and other safety equipment.

Our team conducts regular audits on the safety equipment in our portable units to ensure they’re fully equipped and functional during emergencies.

We ensure proper servicing and upkeep of all our welfare facilities on-site as per the HSE, to support the correct functioning of our up-to-date amenities. Our team is ready to address any problems identified during use. Contact us to learn more about our products.

Rely on Hireforce Welfare for Well-Maintained Construction Site Facilities for Workers

Hireforce Welfare is a specialised unit within the wide operations of the Hireforce Group Ltd. For years, we’ve upheld our reputation and service standards in supplying well-maintained and up-to-date building site welfare facilities for construction project workers.

Our portable and well-maintained units have helped businesses meet their welfare mandates while providing safe and convenient access to essential amenities. Our assortment of 6-person to 16-person Ecosmart welfare units are in premium condition and ready for use for any project, no matter how big or small.