You must meet the requirements… | in this section: |
Drinking water |
Provide safe drinking (potable) water in your workplace | |
Clearly mark water outlets that are not fit for drinking (nonpotable) | |
Make sure that systems delivering not-fit-for-drinking (nonpotable) water prevent backflow into drinking water systems | |
Bathrooms and washing facilities |
Provide bathrooms for your employees | |
Provide convenient and clean washing facilities | |
Eating areas and food service |
Make sure eating areas are safe and healthy | |
Follow these requirements if you provide food service to your employees | |
Garbage and waste disposal |
Dispose of garbage and waste safely | |
Remove garbage and waste in a way that does not create a health hazard | |
Lunchrooms and personal service rooms |
Provide a separate lunchroom if employees are exposed to toxic substances if they are allowed to eat and drink on the job site | |
Provide showers when required for employees working with chemicals | |
Provide change rooms when required | |
Make sure any work clothes you provide are dry | |
Note: | Some industries may have additional rules on bathrooms and washing facilities. Some examples include: |
Industry | WAC |
Agriculture; indoor sanitation and temporary labor camps | |
Carcinogens; general regulated area requirements | |
Charter boats | |
Compressed air work | |
Construction | |
Temporary labor camps | |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-800-230, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18; WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-230, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010, [49.17].040, and [49.17].050. WSR 01-23-060, § 296-800-230, filed 11/20/01, effective 12/1/01; WSR 01-11-038, § 296-800-230, filed 5/9/01, effective 9/1/01.]