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Temporary Accommodaton Camps are only approved when PAC accommodation is unavailable, or if the contracted work area is far from a PAC , resulting in unnecesary travelling. It requires special approval from the Contract Owner and Contract Holder. The same specifications are used, and extra emphasis is placed on ongoing maintenance of the facilities. Regular scheduled and unscheduled inspections are done, and deviations are logged and reported. Contractors and PDO work together to provide improved compliance to requiremets, as this has direct benefits to people staying in the TAC's. Imrpoving the facilities improves morale. |
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Interior work hours are long and returning to a dirty room, no bedding, poorly prepared food and not having access to any form of receation creates stress on individuals. Motivation is low, and the potential for disese spreading increases. Clean and well maintained ablutions, access to sporting facilities, good food, TV and after hours activities all contribute toward a happier and less stressed work force. This reduces the potential for occupational health related illness, and has many positive side effects, such as more focussed workers, less friction between employees and improved social environment. |
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Well in excess of 250 camps exist within PDO concession. Many of these are small, but many cater for large numbers of workers. Irrespective of their size, all people staying in them expect a similar level of accommodation, and consistent implementation of PDO specifications. Reading a copy of Specification SP-1232 Public Health is recommended as it contains all of the requirements, but also contains checklists which can be used by Camps to self assess their facilities and start a process of improvement. This would benefit all employees as well as the contractor management team itself. Anyone needing help is welcome to contact MSE53! |
