Proper accommodation is a must for the workers, involved in rural agricultural work. Produced by the WorkCover Authority of NSW, this code or practice offers practical guidance on the type and nature of accommodation, which is suitable to be provided pursuant to the Rural Workers Accommodation Act 1969. This act contains the obligation to offer accommodation where a worker needs to work at rural premises in an agricultural occupation for a day or more than that. This code of practice outlines these needs, as well as offers guidance on related factors, which should be considered. Moreover, it assists controllers of rural premises by offering guidance on sleeping accommodation along with other ones, including general guiding requirements and facilities for storage of personal belongings, drinking water, washing, toilets, changing clothes, shelter, cooking, sleeping, dining, and food storage. It helps to promote a healthy and safe workplace, which protects all workers from injury and illness, and which can be adopted to fulfil their physiological or psychological requirements.  

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