Overview

Containerised welfare facilities, factory-direct

Portable recreation rooms and first aid stations are SCS Global's containerised worker amenities for mining camps and remote workforce villages. We build each unit factory-direct from our Yixing, Jiangsu facility on a shared 20ft High Cube shell (10ft and 40ft also available), fitted out as rec lounges, gyms, training facilities, medical bays, or combined 40ft welfare units. Every variant ships compliant with AS/NZS 3000 electrical, and the First Aid variant is built to the Safe Work Australia First Aid Code of Practice. The full welfare-amenity range sits inside our camp infrastructure cluster.

Interior of a container recreation room with leather lounges, a pool table and a wall-mounted TV

Specifications

Recreation & First Aid Specifications

Four fit-out variants run on the same 20ft HC shell: Recreation Lounge, Gym + Training, First Aid Station, and Combined 40ft split-volume with internal partition and dual entries. Every variant is built at our Yixing factory and ships with a Certificate of Compliance per unit.

Technical specifications
Specification Value
Form factors 10ft, 20ft High Cube (default), 40ft, 40ft combined rec + first aid
20ft HC external dimensions 6,058 x 2,438 x 2,896 mm (19'10" x 8'0" x 9'6")
20ft HC internal dimensions 5,770 x 2,150 x 2,440 mm
Tare weight (First Aid, fitted 20ft HC) 3,000 kg
Payload 7,000 kg
Shell construction Welded steel container shell, ISO 668:2020 + ISO 1496-1 base
Insulation Rockwool throughout walls and ceiling
Climate control Split-system reverse-cycle air conditioning
Electrical fitout AS/NZS 3000, RCD protection, GPOs per variant
Fire detection Hardwired smoke alarms with battery backup (AS 1670.1)
Cyclone rating Region D engineering to AS/NZS 1170.2
Mining camp recreation room with lounge seating and pool table

Recreation

Recreation Room Configurations

The standard 20ft HC houses modular lounge or banquette seating for six to twelve occupants, a wall-mounted TV with HDMI/USB inputs, a kitchenette bench with kettle and microwave, and dimmable LED lighting. Most 20ft units accept a pool table or table tennis; the 40ft takes a full-size billiards table or a split rec-plus-first-aid fit-out. Worker welfare is a hard obligation on remote workforce sites under Safe Work Australia model WHS guidance, not an optional extra.

Interior of a container first aid station with a treatment couch, sink and medical storage

Medical

First Aid & Medical Stations

A containerised first aid station is fitted with a treatment couch, hand-wash basin, lockable medication cabinet, AED bracket, AS 1319 signage, and AS 1428.1 stretcher-access ramp. Options include an AS 4775 15-minute eyewash and safety shower for chemical-exposure sites, oxygen kit cradle, and satellite comms mounting points. The Safe Work Australia Code recommends 14 m2 minimum for a primary first aid room; specify a 25ft or 40ft shell where contractually scoped.

Interior of a container gym with treadmills, free weights and a power rack

Fitness

Gym & Training Facilities

Containerised gyms and training rooms are 20ft and 40ft units fitted with rubber matting, reinforced floor points, wall mounts for cardio and resistance equipment, mirrors, and mechanical ventilation upgraded to AS 1668.2 outdoor-air rates for occupant density. The training variant uses an AV-led fit-out with interactive display for toolbox talks, induction sessions, and competency training. Both fit-outs are workforce-retention infrastructure: sites that resource them well report lower turnover on FIFO rosters.

Compliance

Welfare & Safety Standards

Every unit is built to AS/NZS 3000 electrical and NCC 2022 habitable building requirements. First Aid variants comply with the Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace, with AS 1319 signage, AS 1428.1 stretcher access, and optional AS 4775 eyewash. WA mining tenements also sit under the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994. A Certificate of Compliance is issued with every unit.

ISO certification ISO
Bureau Veritas certification Bureau Veritas
DNV certification DNV
Lloyd's Register certification Lloyd's Register
Bureau International des Containers (BIC) certification BIC
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification ABS

Standards & References

Standards we build to

Every recreation and first aid unit we manufacture is engineered against the standards below.

Safe Work Australia Model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace. Federal model for workplace first aid duties. Safe Work Australia
AS/NZS 3000:2018 Wiring rules: lighting, GPOs, A/C circuits, smoke-alarm wiring, RCD/RCBO protection. Standards Australia / Standards NZ
AS 1319 Safety signs for the occupational environment: first aid signage. Standards Australia
AS 1428.1 Design for access and mobility: stretcher-access ramp and entry threshold. Standards Australia
AS/NZS 1170.2 Structural design actions: wind actions. Region D cyclone rating. Standards Australia / Standards NZ

Configuration Options

Fit-Out Variants

Four fit-out variants on the same ISO container shell. Each is configured at order against the camp's welfare scope.

Recreation Lounge

TV, lounge seating, pool table or table tennis, kitchenette with kettle and microwave. Dimmable LED lighting.

Gym + Training

Rubber matting, reinforced floor points, cardio and resistance equipment mounts, mirrors, upgraded AS 1668.2 ventilation. Training variant adds AV-led whiteboard or interactive display.

First Aid Station

Treatment couch, hand-wash basin, lockable medication cabinet, AED bracket, AS 1319 signage, AS 1428.1 stretcher-access ramp. Optional eyewash, oxygen kit, satellite comms.

40ft Combined Recreation + First Aid

Split-volume with internal partition and dual entries. Recreation on one side, first aid on the other. Shared HVAC.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Three questions procurement and operations ask most often about camp recreation and first aid facilities.

What should a mining camp recreation room include?

A wall-mounted TV with sound system, lounge or banquette seating for six to twelve occupants, a pool table or table tennis, a kitchenette with kettle and microwave, Wi-Fi, and an optional outdoor area. The fit-out addresses worker welfare obligations under Safe Work Australia model WHS guidance.

What medical equipment comes in a first aid container?

A treatment couch, hand-wash basin with hot/cold mixer, stainless clinical-prep sink, lockable medication cabinet, storage for dressings, AS 1319 signage, AS 1428.1 stretcher-access ramp, sharps disposal, privacy screening, and optional AED bracket, oxygen kit, and AS 4775 eyewash.

Are recreation facilities required at mining camps?

Yes. Most jurisdictions mandate welfare facilities for FIFO and remote workforce accommodation. In Australia, the model WHS framework and Safe Work Australia welfare provisions apply, with WA adding the Mines Safety and Inspection Act 1994 for mining tenements.