Shirley & all:
Employers have a statutory obligation to make drinking water available.
I had understood that this should be free of charge, but can't find a
reference to back this up.
Info from Tolley's Health and safety at work handbook 1999, 11th ed.
"Drinking water: An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water must be
provided for all persons at work in the workplace. It must be readily
accessible at suitable places [...] [Workplace (Health, safety and
welfare) regulations 1992, Reg 22]"
Helen Weir
Assistant Librarian
Leeds College of Building
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From: list for CILIP members working towards MCLIP status
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Shirley Parker-Munn
Sent: 14 February 2004 17:37
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Subject: Water
Not exactly on chartership but we all need water !
Could I have some feedback on whether or not your organisations get
cool,
clear drinking water supplied free ?
It is very hot & dry here with all the PCs on and we have had quite a
job
getting permission to have a water bottle unit installed.
However we have to pay for it ourselves!
Is this standard or are other employers more generous ?
Anyone know of any legislation concerning its supply to employees,
especially hardworking library staff?
Thanks everyone!
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Shirley Parker-Munn
Shirley Parker-Munn
Weekend Supervisor
Hugh Owen Library
UWA
Shirley Parker-Munn
Weekend Supervisor
Hugh Owen Library
UWA
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