Indicator 3.5.16

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Indicator 3.5.16

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall provide access to appropriate sanitary facilities that: a) are clean and hygienic; and b) include adequate privacy measures; and c) include separation by gender if required; and d) are sufficient for the number of people using them.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Sanitary facilities:

    • are clean

    • are dry

    • are warm

    • have a source of ventilation (e.g. a window or fan)

    • have adequate lighting

    • have doors that close and lock for privacy.

  • Facilities include one of the following:

    • pit latrines

    • flush toilets

    • urinals.

    • Taps and running water are also available.

    • For women, facilities for safe disposal of sanitary products are provided.

    • Facilities are constructed of hard materials that are easy to clean.

    • Waste and wastewater are regularly disposed of in accordance with Criterion 2.11: Material Use, Waste and Pollution Control.

    • They are separated by gender, where required.

Evidence of Implementation

  • presence of clean and appropriate sanitary facilities that are accessible to all employees

  • records of cleaning services.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • employees report that sanitary facilities are appropriate and they are able to access them without issue;

  • it is clear who has the responsibility for cleaning the facilities and that this happens on a regular basis.