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Feminism: Sex and gender discussions

Unisex toilets

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CannotBelieveImAskingThis · 15/05/2025 14:37

Hoping that someone who understands more than me can answer my question.

Since the SC ruling about single sex spaces, can I ask my employer to take down at least one of the 'anyone can use this toilet' posters that are on each of the toilets?

We have 4 toilets, each one of which is self contained - I.e. a toilet and a sink in a 'room'. Each one can be locked from the inside, so nobody can enter whilst you're in. Do work need to provide one of these 'rooms' as female only? Even though a man couldn't come in. When men use the toilets they leave pee on it, and often leave the seat up. This doesn't usually happen in female only toilets.

TIA

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ArabellaScott · 15/05/2025 14:41

https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/workplace-facilities/health-safety.htm

It depends how many staff you have as to how many facilities you need.

'3. Toilets and washing facilities

Employers have to provide facilities suitable for any worker, including those with disabilities, which includes:

  • enough toilets and washbasins for those expected to use them – find out how many
  • agreed reasonable adjustments for workers with disabilities, for example, a worker with prostate cancer
  • separate facilities for men and women, except where each toilet is in a separate room lockable from the inside
  • for female workers, somewhere to dispose of sanitary dressings
  • clean facilities – preferably with walls and floors tiled (or covered in suitable waterproof material) to make them easier to clean'
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