WAC 296-800-23060   Provide a separate lunchroom if employees are exposed to toxic substances if they are allowed to eat and drink on the job site.  

     You must:

     (1) Provide a lunchroom separate from the work area if employees are exposed to toxic substances.

     (2) Use Table 2 to determine the required square footage in your lunchroom based on the number of employees using the room at any one time.

Table 2

Maximum Number of Employees Using Lunchroom at One Time

Number of Persons	Square Feet per Person
25 and less	13
26-74	12
75-149	11
150 and over	10

Note:

You do not have to provide a separate lunchroom if it is convenient for employees to leave the workplace to eat and drink.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 03-18-090, § 296-800-23060, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03.]