FARM SANITATION CHECKLIST
§3364 (Sanitary Facilities)
§3366 (Washing Facilities)
§3457 (Field Sanitation)
§3350 (Labor Camp Permits)
Drinking Water
1. Does the employer provide easily accessible drinking water for
employees? [3457(c)(1)(A)]
2. Does the employer allow employees access to drinking water at
all times during working hours? [3457(c)(1)(A)]
3. Is the water fresh, pure, cool, and adequate in quantity?
[3457(c)(1)(B)]
4. Is the water tank provided with a drinking fountain, or a
faucet for drawing water? [3457(c)(1)(D)]?
5. Is the water tank made of materials that maintain water
quality? [3457(c)(1)(D)]
Toilet/Handwashing Facilities
Agricultural Operations Not Involving Hand Labor
6. Has the employer provided toilet facilities according to the
specifications of §3364(a)?
7. Has the employer provided washing facilities in every place of
employment? [3366(a)]
8. Are washing facilities provided according to the
specifications of §3366(c)?
Agricultural Operations Involving Hand Labor
9. For every 20 employees or fraction thereof, has the employer
provided at least one handwashing facility? [3457(c)(2)(A)]
10. For every 20 employees or fraction thereof, has the employer
provided as least one toilet facility for each sex?
[3457(c)(2)(A)].
10a. For work crews with fewer than five employees where separate
toilet facilities are not required for each sex, can the
toilet facility be locked from the inside?
[3457(c)(2)(A)Exception]
11. If the employer chooses to provide urinals in toilet
facilities used only by men, is the number of toilets provided
at least two-thirds of the minimum number of toilets required?
[3457(c)(2)(A)]
12. Do toilet structures meet the minimum construction dimensions
of 3457(c)(2)(B)3.?
13. Are the minimum dimensions increased as specified when toilet
structures also house urinals and handwashing facilities?
[3457(c)(2)(B)3.]
14. Are toilet structures adequately screened to exclude flies and
other pests? [3457(c)(2)(B)1.]
15. Are chemical toilet wastewater tanks constructed of durable
and easily cleanable materials and with a minimum capacity of
40 gallons? [3457(c)(2)(B)4.]
16. Are chemical toilet wastewater tanks designed to prevent
contents from splashing and contaminating employees or the
environment? [3457(c)(2)(B)4.]
17. Are structures housing sanitary facilities (toilet and/or
handwashing facilities) adequately vented? [3457(c)(2)(B)2.]
18. Does the handwashing water tank have a minimum capacity of 15
gallons? [3457(c)(2)(B)5.]
19. Are structures housing sanitary facilities provided with self-
closing doors, lockable from the inside? [3457(c)(2)(B)2.]
20. Are such structures rigidly constructed of an appropriate
material? [3457(c)(2)(B)6.]
21. Are the inside surfaces of sanitary structures non-absorbent,
readily cleanable, and of a light color? [3457(c)(2)(B)6.]
22. If the employer provides water-flush toilets and handwashing
facilities, do they conform to 24 CCR Part 5: California
Plumbing Code? [3457(c)(2)(B)7.]
23. If toilet and handwashing facilities are not housed in the
same structure, are they in close proximity to each other and
accessible to employees? [3457(c)(2)(C)]
24. Have sanitary facilities been provided within a one-quarter
mile or five minute walk of the employees, whichever is
shorter? [3457(c)(2)(D)]
25. If it is unfeasible to locate sanitary facilities as indicated
in 3457(c)(2)(D), have such facilities been provided at the
point of closest vehicular access? [3457(c)(2)(E)]
General Maintenance
26. Are employer-controlled drinking water and sanitary facilities
serviced and maintained in a sanitary manner by the employer
at all times? [3457(c)(3)]
27. Are the toilet and handwashing wastes disposed of in a manner
that will not cause unsanitary conditions, contamination, or
nuisance? [3457(c)(3)(E) and (H)]
Drinking Water Facility Maintenance
28. Does the employer ensure that drinking water containers are
regularly cleaned and refilled daily or as needed?
[3457(c)(3)(A)]
29. Are the drinking water containers constructed in such a manner
as to protect the water from hand-dipping or other sources of
contamination? [3457(c)(3)(A)]
Toilet Facility Maintenance
30. Are toilet facilities kept in good repair and maintained in a
sanitary manner at all times by the employer? (3457(c)(3)(B)]
31. Does the employer keep written maintenance and service records
for all toilet facilities? [3457(c)(3)(B)]
32. Is toilet paper provided in a suitable holder in each toilet
facility? [3457(c)(3)(C)]
33. Are chemical toilet waste-holding tanks provided at all times
with solid-liquefying chemicals? [3457(c)(3)(D)]
34. Is effective odor control practiced at all toilet facilities?
[3457(c)(3)(D)]
35. Are contents of chemical toilets disposed of by methods
approved by the county health or environmental health
department? [3457(c)(3)(E)]
36. If the employer uses pit toilets, is the unit moved to a new
location when the pit is filled within two feet of the
adjacent ground surface? [3457(c)(3)(F)]
37. Is the pit covered with at least two feet of compacted earth
when the pit is abandoned? [3457(c)(3)(F)]
Handwashing Facility Maintenance
Agricultural Operations Not Involving Hand Labor
38. Does the employer ensure that washing facilities are kept in
good working order and maintained in a sanitary condition?
[3366(b)]
Agricultural Operations Involving Hand Labor
39. Does the employer provide handwashing facilities at the toilet
unit or in the immediate vicinity? [3457(c)(3)(G)5.]
40. Are the handwashing facilities maintained in a clean and
sanitary condition? [3457(c)(3)(G)6.]
41. Are handwashing tanks refilled as necessary to ensure an
adequate supply? [3457(c)93)(G)2.]
42. Are signs posted indicating that water is to be used for
handwashing only? [3457(c)(3)(G)4.]
43. Is soap or other suitable hand-cleaning agents and single-use
towels provided? [3457(c)(3)(G)3.]
44. Is pure, wholesome and potable water available for
handwashing? [3457(c)(3)(G)1.]
Employee Training
45. Has the employer informed his or her employees of the
importance of the following good hygiene practices:
a. Using the water and facilities provided for drinking,
handwashing, and elimination? [3457(c)(4)(A)]
b. Drinking water frequently, especially in hot weather?
[3457(c)(4)(B)]
c. Urinating as often as necessary? [3457(c)(4)(C)]
d. Washing their hands before and after using the toilet?
[3457(c)(4)(D)]
e. Washing their hands before eating and smoking?
[3457(c)(4)(E)]
Reasonable Use Requirements
Agricultural Operations Not Involving Hand Labor
46. Does the employer provide washing facilities reasonably
accessible to all employees? [3366(a)]
Agricultural Operations Involving Hand Labor
47. Has the employer notified each employee of the location of the
drinking, toilet, and handwashing facilities? [3457(c)(4)]
48. Are employees allowed reasonable opportunities during the
workday to use drinking, toilet, and handwashing facilities
[3457(c)(4)]
Employer/Division Responsibilities
49. Do the agricultural activities in question involve hand labor
operations as defined? [3457(b)]
50. Are all agricultural employers applying the requirements of
§3457 to their hand labor operations? [3457(a)]
51. For agricultural activities not involving hand labor
operations, has the employer met the requirements of §§3360-
3368 (Sanitation)? [3457(c)]
52. Does the employer maintain records of toilet facility
maintenance and servicing activities? [3457(c)(3)(B)]
53. Are these records retained by employer for a period of two
years? [3457(c)(3)(B)]
54. Have employers cited under §3457 provided the required written
annual reports to the Division as per §3457(d)?
55. Has the employer posted, or does the employer have available,
a valid and current permit for a labor camp (any living
quarters, dwelling, bunkhouse, tent, boardinghouse,
maintenance-of-way car, mobile home, or other housing
accommodations, including employee housing or labor supply
camp, maintained in connection with any work or place where
work is being performed, whether or not rent is involved, and
the premises upon which they are situated or the area set
aside and provided for parking of mobile homes or camping of
five (5) or more employees by the employer?