Sanitation (general industry) - Washington

Washington has adopted federal OSHA standards and incorporates most by reference. The Washington Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) largely follows federal standards for general industry sanitation with a few minor additions.

• Toilet paper and a toilet paper roll holder must be provided for each available toilet.
• Showers must be provided whenever employees work with chemicals that could cause an occupational illness, and those chemicals would remain on the skin between work shifts. Such employees are required to shower at the end of their shifts.
• A lunchroom separate from the work area must be provided if employees are exposed to toxic substances in the workplace. The amount of space required is based on the number of employees using the lunchroom at one time:

Related information

• Sanitation - ezExplanation

Citations

• WAC 296-800-230 through 23075
• 29 CFR 1910.141