WAC 296-800-23060
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
(1) You must provide a lunchroom separate from the work area if employees are exposed to toxic substances.
(2) You must 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
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.