A client has asked me whether alongside the portaloo a tent could be used for changing facilities etc. As the O2 is a tent perhaps it is OK ??

I agree but then the emphasis is not on the Client under CDM for Welfare.

Sorry what ?
A client has a legal duty not to permit works to commence on site unless adequate welfare facilities are in place. One of the main client duties under CDM.

Sorry mate but you dont know what your on about.

Regulation 9, 1- Every client shall take reasonable steps to ensure that the arrangements made for managing a project by persons with a duty under these regulations are suitable to ensure that-

B) the requirements of Schedule 2 are complied with in respect of any person carrying out construction work.

Might struggle a little to keep the heat in, security might be a bit of an issue if CDM boundary breached (plant keys, laptops etc.) and the 'type 1' flooring might be difficult to keep clean. To be honest, if you're gonna pay for a marqee, you may as well hire a cabin - like the rest of the industry!

Finish this sentence.

"Don't feed the ......."

Then again the whole thread might just be a joke posting....

JJP

20 weeks maximum and 5 people on site at most. As mentioned Portaloo and generator provided and large tent being mooted for canteen / changing facilities etc within heras fenced compound.

I agree but then so is cutting out the Courts in the pursuit of Madam Justice. However we are still no nearer the answer to the original question.

quote=BJC]I agree but then so is cutting out the Courts in the pursuit of Madam Justice. However we are still no nearer the answer to the original question.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis59.pdf

I would be looking for decent hand washing facilities with hot water too
See above link for further guidance.

Did you look at the link I posted

Every site should have arrangements for securely storing personal clothing not worn on site and for protective clothing needed for site work. Men and women should be able to change separately. Separate lockers might be needed, although on smaller sites the site office may be a suitable storage area provided it
is kept secure. Where there is a risk of protective site clothing contaminating everyday clothing, items should be stored separately.
Provision should be made to allow wet clothing to be dried. As a general rule clothing should not be placed directly on heaters due to the risk of fire. If electrical heaters are used, they should be properly ventilated and, if possible, fitted with a high temperature cut-out device.
Rest facilities
Rest facilities should provide shelter from wind and rain. The rest facilities should have adequate numbers of tables, seating with backs, a means for heating water for drinks and for warming up food (eg a gas
or electrical heating ring or microwave oven) and be adequately heated. Rest areas are not to be used to store plant, equipment or materials.

Is that still a tent?

Confused can you not have lockers in a tent or heating / drying facilities; I take it you are not a member of the Camping and Caravanning Club ?

Not to be taken too seriously, I think.