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B. Specifications for toeboards are as follows: Exception: Where there are less than five employees and only
one toilet facility is required, the wash station may be located
1. A toeboard must be securely fastened at a minimum of inside the toilet facility.
4 in. (nominal) in height from its top edge to the level of
the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. A toeboard must have I. If showering is required by the employer, the shower must meet
not more than a 1/4 in. clearance above the floor level. It specific requirements. 1527(a)(3)
may be made of any substantial material, either solid or
with openings not more than 1 in. in greatest dimension. J. An adequate supply of potable (drinkable) water must be
1621(b) provided at each jobsite. The employer shall take one or more
of the following steps to ensure every employee has access to
2. Where material is piled to such a height that a standard drinking water: 1524(a)
toeboard does not provide protection, paneling or
screening from floor to intermediate rail or top rail shall be 1. Provide drinking fountains.
provided. 1621(c) 2. Supply single-service cups.
3. Supply sealed one-time use water containers.
Toilets/Washing Facilities/ 4. Ensure re-usable, closable containers are available for
Sanitation individual employee use.
Note: Additional requirements for the provision of drinking water
Regulations concerning toilets, hand washing, and sanitation in outdoor places of employment are contained in 3395.
include the following:
A. Toilet facilities are required at the jobsite. 1526(b) Tools and Equipment
B. A toilet is required for each 20 employees or fraction thereof
of each sex; urinals may be substituted for half of the units. General Requirements for Tools and Equipment Include:
1526(a)
• Tools must be kept clean and in good repair. 1699
Exception: Sites with fewer than five employees are not
required to provide separate toilets for each sex; however, • Only trained or experienced employees may operate tools,
toilets must be lockable from the inside. 1526(a) machines, or equipment. 1510(b)
C. Toilets must be kept clean and supplied with toilet paper. • Power-operated tools must be grounded or of the double-
1526(d) insulated type. If double-insulated types or tools are used,
the equipment shall be distinctively marked. 2395.45
D. Toilets are not required for mobile crews if transportation to
nearby toilets is available. 1526(e) • Power-operated tools should be kept out of wet locations.
2395.45
E. One washing station must be provided for each 20 employees
or fraction thereof. 1527(a) A. Power-operated tools shall be grounded under the following
conditions: 2395.45
F. Washing stations must be clean and have an adequate supply
of soap, water, and single use towels (or warm air blower). 1. Utilization equipment used in hazardous (classified) locations
1527(a) (See Article 59).
G. Washing station must have a sign indicating water is for 2. Hand-held motor-operated tools, stationary and fixed motor-
washing. 1527(a)(1)(F) operated tools, and light industrial motor-operated tools.
H. Wash stations are to be located outside and not attached to 3. Motor-operated tools and utilization equipment of the
the toilet facility. 1527(a)(1)(F) following types: Drills, hedge clippers, lawn mowers, snow
blowers, wet scrubbers, sanders, and saws.
4. Tools likely to be used in wet and conductive locations.
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