Health Implications of not having access to toilets at work
Links and further references included in this document.
General articles
The ITF Transport Workers’ Sanitation Charter
Lack of toilet access ‘risks transport workers’ health’
Japan bullet train driver disciplined for leaving controls to go to toilet
COVID-19
COVID-19: faecal–oral transmission?
HSE Cleaning, hygiene and handwashing to make your workplace COVID-secure
COVID-19: epidemiology, virology and clinical features (gov.uk)
Pregnancy
All About Frequent Urination in Pregnancy
HSE New and expectant mothers who work - A brief guide to your health and safety
Gender and equalities
Understanding Non-Binary People: How to Be Respectful and Supportive
Equality of toilet provision – The Equality Act 2010
Invisible disability
Invisible disabilities in the workplace
On the Footplate with Crohn’s Disease - Disability History Month
What is an invisible disability?
Invisible Disabilities: List and General Information, includes Colitis, Crohns disease, IBS, etc
How to Support Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace
Bladder health
A healthy bladder: a consensus statement
Overactive bladder in men: a practical approach
Menstruation and menopause
Top menstrual cycle symptoms: Clue survey results
Four ways your period messes with your toilet habits
Endometriosis Facts and Figures
ASLEF: menopause in the workplace campaign
Hydration
Drink Up! Water Supports the Body and May Help Reduce Cancer Risk
'Holding it in'
What happens to your body when you hold on to go to the toilet – it's not good
Stop holding it in! 4 bodily functions you should let out
Holding in your urine for long is hazardous to health
Chronic constipation linked to increased risk of colorectal cancer
Organisations providing support and advice
Definitions
Health Services
Information about specific conditions
NHS - Urinary tract infections
NHS - Irritable Bowel Syndrome
NHS - Diverticular Disease and Diverticulitis
Related content
A list, compiled by Mick Humphrys and Dave Calfe, of fatalities on the footplate since 1948
ASLEF's best practice guide to shift work including the effects on health, how to conduct shift work risk assessments and details of relevant studies