Section 35.12. Washrooms

(a) The employer shall provide a washroom, or rooms, which shall be separate and apart from the workrooms, and which shall be kept clean. These rooms shall be equipped with one of the following:

(1) At least one lavatory basin for every five employes, fitted with waste pipes and two spigots conveying hot and cold water.

(2) Basins placed in troughs fitted with waste pipes and for each basin two spigots conveying hot and cold water, with at least one basin for every five employes.

(3) Troughs of enamel or similar smooth impervious material, fitted with waste pipes and for 2 feet of trough length two spigots conveying hot and cold water, with at least 2 feet of trough for every five employes.

(4) Troughs of enamel or similar smooth impervious material fitted with waste pipes without plugs, and a continuous spray of warm water.

(b) The employer shall also furnish nail brushes and soap, and shall provide at least three clean fabric towels per week for each employe, or a sufficient number of sanitary paper towels.

(c) A time allowance of 10 minutes, at the expense of the employer, shall be made to each employe for the use of the washrooms before the lunch hour and at the close of the work day.

(d) It shall be the duty of all employes to use the washing facilities furnished by the employer.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 35.11 (relating to applicability).