What does this mean to your business?

Legislation in this area has been introduced to protect both employees and the environment. It applies to all businesses even if they only have one female employed.

Businesses not providing adequate washroom facilities and sanitary disposal for their employees could be prosecuted. They are also required under the Environment Act to dispose of all waste properly and failing to do this could also lead to prosecution.

You cannot:

• Flush sanitary waste down the toilet. It pollutes rivers and coastlines and may result in blocked drains.
• Dispose of sanitary waste with your normal rubbish. It must be handled by a licensed waste carrier and taken to an authorised point of disposal.

You are required to:

• Provide an adequate means of disposal for sanitary waste such as a sanitary bin.
• Use a registered waste carrier to collect your waste on a regular basis.
• Ensure final disposal is carried out according to the legal requirements and at a licensed landfill or incineration site.
• File duty of care documentation and waste notes (supplied by your registered waste carrier) for a period of 2 years. A full audit trail of documentation must be available at all times.
• Comply with all current government legislation as set down in the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare Regulation) 1992, Environmental Protection Act 1990 and Water Industries Act 1991.