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1910.141(a) Genera

OSHA 1910 General Industry > J General Environmental Controls > 1910.141 Sanitation > 1910.141(a) Genera
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1910.141(a)(1) Scope

This section applies to permanent places of employment.

1910.141(a)(2) Definitions Applicable to This Section

Nonwater carriage toilet facility, means a toilet facility not connected to a sewer.

Number of employees means, unless otherwise specified, the maximum number of employees present at any one time on a regular shift.

Personal service room, means a room used for activities not directly connected with the production or service function performed by the establishment. Such activities include, but are not limited to, first-aid, medical services, dressing, showering, toilet use, washing, and eating.

Potable water means water that meets the standards for drinking purposes of the State or local authority having jurisdiction, or water that meets the quality standards prescribed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR 141).

Toilet facility, means a fixture maintained within a toilet room for the purpose of defecation or urination, or both.

Toilet room, means a room maintained within or on the premises of any place of employment, containing toilet facilities for use by employees.

Toxic material means a material in concentration or amount which exceeds the applicable limit established by a standard, such as 1910.1000 and 1910.1001 or, in the absence of an applicable standard, which is of such toxicity so as to constitute a recognized hazard that is causing or is likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Urinal means a toilet facility maintained within a toilet room for the sole purpose of urination.

Water closet means a toilet facility maintained within a toilet room for the purpose of both defecation and urination and which is flushed with water.

Wet process means any process or operation in a workroom which normally results in surfaces upon which employees may walk or stand becoming wet.

1910.141(a)(3) Housekeeping

1910.141(a)(3)(i)

All places of employment shall be kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows.

1910.141(a)(3)(iii)

To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary holes and openings.

1910.141(a)(3)(ii)

The floor of every workroom shall be maintained, so far as practicable, in a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places shall be provided, where practicable, or appropriate waterproof footgear shall be provided.

1910.141(a)(4) Waste Disposal

1910.141(a)(4)(i)

Any receptacle used for putrescible solid or liquid waste or refuse shall be so constructed that it does not leak and may be thoroughly cleaned and maintained in a sanitary condition. Such a receptacle shall be equipped with a solid tight-fitting cover, unless it can be maintained in a sanitary condition without a cover. This requirement does not prohibit the use of receptacles which are designed to permit the maintenance of a sanitary condition without regard to the aforementioned requirements.

1910.141(a)(4)(ii)

All sweepings, solid or liquid wastes, refuse, and garbage shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid creating a menace to health and as often as necessary or appropriate to maintain the place of employment in a sanitary condition.

1910.141(a)(5) Vermin Control

Every enclosed workplace shall be so constructed, equipped, and maintained, so far as reasonably practicable, as to prevent the entrance or harborage of rodents, insects, and other vermin. A continuing and effective extermination program shall be instituted where their presence is detected.

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1910.141(a) General Environmental Controls, Genera
This section applies to permanent places of employment ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > J General Environmental Controls > 1910.141 Sanitation > 1910.141(a) Genera
1910.141(a)(3)(i) General Environmental Controls,
All places of employment shall be kept clean to the extent that the nature of the work allows ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > J General Environmental Controls > 1910.141 Sanitation > 1910.141(a) Genera > 1910.141(a)(3) Housekeeping > 1910.141(a)(3)(i)
1910.141(a)(3)(ii) General Environmental Controls,
The floor of every workroom shall be maintained, so far as practicable, in a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > J General Environmental Controls > 1910.141 Sanitation > 1910.141(a) Genera > 1910.141(a)(3) Housekeeping > 1910.141(a)(3)(ii)
1910.141(a)(3)(iii) General Environmental Controls,
To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, loose boards, and unnecessary ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > J General Environmental Controls > 1910.141 Sanitation > 1910.141(a) Genera > 1910.141(a)(3) Housekeeping > 1910.141(a)(3)(iii)
1910.141(a)(4)(i) General Environmental Controls,
Any receptacle used for putrescible solid or liquid waste or refuse shall be so constructed that it does not leak and may be thoroughly cleaned ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > J General Environmental Controls > 1910.141 Sanitation > 1910.141(a) Genera > 1910.141(a)(4) Waste Disposal > 1910.141(a)(4)(i)
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