Posted By Swis If there're facilities available nearby. (i,e public tiolets etc)then there's no problem. You've need to make a reasonable judgment on costs/benefits. Other things to consider would be potable water, adequate temperature and ventilation etc.

Posted By Bob Youel is this 2009 or 1809? - it makes you shout! the idea re 'facilities near by' is not wrong, I use it in certain circumstances [kiosks, roving workers etc]. However you need to adequately RA and then make your case as most public facilities are not suitable for all work conditions Additionally some public facilities in shopping ctrs are managed via Facility Management companies who have some funny rules so if FM's manage the area contact them for their thoughts and your local authority EHO's

Posted By Andrew Borland How does it work from a welfare point of view they only have the shop for breaks, which has no hand washing facilities.

Posted By TonyB BoBo When you say footware - do you mean footware repair (typical combination keys & feet!). If this is the case then COSHH may kick in! This could make a significant difference in what is acceptable (all them nasty solvent based glues!) TonyB