R 408.40128 Sanitation.

Rule 128. (1) All of the following provisions apply to potable water: (a) A supply of potable water shall be available to employees in all places of employment. (b) A container used to distribute drinking water shall be constructed of impervious nontoxic materials, shall be clearly marked as to its contents, and shall not be used for any other purpose. Containers shall be serviced so that sanitary conditions are maintained. (c) A portable container used to dispense drinking water shall be closed and equipped with a tap. (d) Dipping water from a container or drinking from a common cup is prohibited. (e) Where single-service cups, cups to be used once, are supplied, a sanitary container for the unused cups shall be provided. A receptacle for disposing of used cups shall be provided and emptied as often as is necessary. (2) Both of the following provisions apply to nonpotable water: (a) An outlet for nonpotable water, such as water for industrial or fire fighting purposes only, shall be identified by signs that are in compliance with the requirements of Construction Safety Standard Part 22 “Signals, Signs, Tags, and Barricades,” as referenced in R 408.40105, to indicate clearly that the water is not to be used for drinking, washing, or cooking purposes. (b) There shall be no connection between a system furnishing potable water and a system furnishing nonpotable water.