WAC 296-307-09515   What handwashing facilities must an employer provide?  You must provide handwashing facilities for employees engaged in hand-labor operations in the field, without cost to the employee. Handwashing facilities must meet the following requirements:

     (1) One handwashing facility with a tap and an adequate supply of water, soap, single-use hand towels, and either a basin or other suitable container for washing is provided for each twenty employees or fraction of twenty.

Note:

Nonpotable water must not be used for washing any part of a person, except as permitted by the local health authority.

     (2) Each facility has running water.

     (3) Each facility has a dispenser containing handsoap or a similar cleansing agent.

     (4) Each facility has individual single-use hand towels.

     (5) Facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition according to appropriate public health sanitation practices.

     (6) Waste receptacles are provided. Disposal of wastes from the facilities does not create a hazard nor cause an unsanitary condition.

     (7) Employees are allowed reasonable time during the work period to use the facilities.

     (8) Handwashing facilities are near toilet facilities and within one-quarter mile of each employee's worksite in the field.

Exception:

Where it is not feasible to locate facilities as required above, the facilities must be located at the point of closest vehicular access.

[97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-09515, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040,[49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-09515, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]