OSHA Standards And Regulations Sanitation -1926.51
1926.51(a)
"Potable water."
1926.51(a)(1)
An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment.
1926.51(a)(2)
Portable containers used to dispense drinking water shall be capable of being tightly closed, and equipped with a tap. Water shall not be dipped from containers.
1926.51(a)(3)
Any container used to distribute drinking water shall be clearly marked as to the nature of its contents and not used for any other purpose.
1926.51(a)(4)
The common drinking cup is prohibited.
1926.51(a)(5)
Where single service cups (to be used but once) are supplied, both a sanitary container for the unused cups and a receptacle for disposing of the used cups shall be provided.
..1926.51(a)(6) 1926.51(a)(6)
"Potable water" means water which meets the quality standards prescribed in the U.S. Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards, published in 42 CFR part 72, or water which is approved for drinking purposes by the State or local authority having jurisdiction.
1926.51(b)
"Nonpotable water".
1926.51(b)(1)
Outlets for nonpotable water, such as water for industrial or firefighting purposes only, shall be identified by signs meeting the requirements of Subpart G of this part, to indicate clearly that the water is unsafe and is not to be used for drinking, washing, or cooking purposes.
1926.51(b)(2)
There shall be no cross-connection, open or potential, between a system furnishing potable water and a system furnishing nonpotable water.
1926.51(c)
"Toilets at construction jobsites."
1926.51(c)(1)
Toilets shall be provided for employees according to the following table:
Table D-1
__________________________________________________ ____________
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Number of |
employees |
_________________|________________________________ ____________
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20 or less.......| 1
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20 or more.......| 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 40 workers.
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200 or more......| 1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 workers.
_________________|________________________________ ____________
1926.51(c)(2)
Under temporary field conditions, provisions shall be made to assure not less than one toilet facility is available.
1926.51(c)(3)
Job sites, not provided with a sanitary sewer, shall be provided with one of the following toilet facilities unless prohibited by local codes:
1926.51(c)(3)(i)
Privies (where their use will not contaminate ground or surface water);
..1926.51(c)(3)(ii) 1926.51(c)(3)(ii)
Chemical toilets;
1926.51(c)(3)(iii)
Recirculating toilets;
1926.51(c)(3)(iv)
Combustion toilets.
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