WAC 296-307-09515. Handwashing facilities

The employer 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.