Toilets/Washing Facilities/Sanitation
Regulations concerning toilets, handwashing, and sanitation
include the following:
A. Toilet facilities are required at the job site.
1526(b)
B. A toilet is required for each 20 employees or fraction
thereof of each sex; urinals may be substituted for half of
the units. 1526(a)
Exception: Sites with fewer than fi ve employees are not
required to provide separate toilets for each sex; however,
toilets must be lockable from the inside.
1526(a)
C. Toilets must be kept clean and supplied with toilet paper.
1526(d)
D. Toilets are not required for mobile crews if transportation
to nearby toilets is available.
1526(e)
E. One washing station must be provided for each 20 employees
or fraction thereof.
1527(a)
F. Washing stations must be clean and have an adequate supply
of soap, water, and single use towels (or warm air blower).
1527(a)
G. Washing station must have a sign indicating water is for
washing. 1527(a)(1)(F)
H. Wash stations are to be located outside and not attached
to the toilet facility.
1527(a)(1)(F)
Exception: Where there are less than 5 employees and only
one toilet facility is required, the wash station may be located
inside the toilet facility.
I. If showering is required by the employer, the shower must
meet specific requirements.
1527(a)(3)
J. An adequate supply of potable (drinkable) water must be
provided at each job site.
1524(a)(1)
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