Changing Rooms and Personal Storage in Workplace
Some workplace needs to have their personal storage area. This personal storage area should be accessible and secure storage should be provided at the workplace for personal items belonging to workers (for example, handbags, jewellery, medication or hygiene supplies). This storage should be separate from that provided for personal protective clothing and equipment in cases where contamination is possible. This is mostly needed of the company that are food related.
area should be safe. If workers have to change in and out of clothing due to the nature of their work. The access to private changing areas with secure storage for personal belongings should be provided. This includes workers who need to wear personal protection clothing or uniforms while they are working and those who leaves their work clothing at the workplace.
If male and female workers need to change at the same time, separate male and female changing rooms should be provided. The changing room should allow a clear space of at least 0.5 m² for each worker.
The temperature in the changing room should be maintained so that it is comfortable for workers when changing. Additional heating or cooling may be needed.
Change rooms should be conveniently located and equipped.
It may be reasonably practicable to provide lockers for storing clothing and personal belongings.
There should also be a clear space for lockers.
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