In some regard, the summer months can be just as tough for laborers and workmen as the winter months. During the winter it’s important to provide shelter from the harsh elements and low temperatures, but in the summer the sun and higher temperatures can be just as difficult to work in.
With summer fast approaching, it’s a popular time for building work and construction to take place with longer daylight hours and less chance of rain. SRP Hire Solutions offer some insights to the best ways to cater for your construction staff during the summer months.
Toilet and shower facilities
Making sure your staff have access to adequate hygiene facilities is essential, and this can include showers as well as toilets. Construction sites are messy places to be; that, including hard work in the direct sun, can result in the need for a shower and a change of clothes at the end of the working day.
Consider making sure there are enough toilets and shower units for your staff to share comfortably, and don’t forget the likes of hand washing stations and urinals that can also be used by staff or visitors to the construction site.
Welfare units for breaks
The working day on a construction site can often involve long hours, especially if there is a particular job to finish before the site can be closed down for the night. Workers will usually spend their whole day on-site, including any breaks or lunch times. This means it’s important to have the right facilities nearby to give workers somewhere to take a break, whether it’s for a tea, lunch or shelter from the sun,
You can choose from static or mobile welfare units, depending on your needs. If your construction project is going to last months, a static one might be your best choice. Welfare units for a construction site often come with heating and lighting, as well as canteen facilities and rest space, including dry rooms. These make for perfect units for your staff to eat, take a break or catch up on construction plans.
Site cabins for management
Every construction site has its management team or team of supervisors that requires a space for planning, meetings and general office administration tasks that come with a construction site. Making sure there is a site cabin on-site is crucial for the smooth running of the project, delivering the right space for admin and coordination.
In some cases, site cabins can also be used as storage for tools, equipment or materials which is also important if anything shouldn’t be left out in the direct sun or heat.
Additional things to consider
If you are working away from accessible power grids, it’s important that your site cabins or welfare units can rely on a steady electrical power supply for heat, cooking facilities or powering equipment. If you don’t have access to mains power, you should also consider having light towers to guarantee well-lit conditions as the sun starts to disappear.
You should also think about whether you require any temporary fencing to keep your construction site safe from the general public.
