Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Transportation
Bureau of Urban and Public Transportation
Sanitation And Shelter For Railroad Employees
Section R. 460.1472 - Localized facilities

(a) There shall be provided a locker room, separate from the toilet room by solid partitions, where the employees may change their clothing. The area of such room shall not be less than 80 square feet of clear floor space for 10 employees, and adequate space to be added for additional employees.

Necessary benches and tables shall be provided.

(b) Where lockers are not now provided, a sufficient number of metal lockers shall be provided, the dimensions of which shall not be less than 72 inches high, 15 inches wide and 18 inches deep, save that, in such locations where larger lockers shall be deemed necessary, they shall be provided as shall be agreed to between the railroad company and its employees. Said lockers shall be equipped on the inside with a top shelf, and not less than 1 clothes hook on each side, a hanger bar, and also sufficient openings in the door for the purpose of ventilation.

(c) Where running water and sewers are reasonably available or where physical conditions and ordinances permit the use of septic tanks in lieu of sewers, hot and cold running water, sufficient wash bowls and shower facilities, and flush toilets in accordance with the following minimum requirements, shall be provided:

(d) Wherever urinals are provided, 1 urinal may be substituted for 1 toilet, provided the number of toilets shall not be reduced to less than 2/3 the number shown in the above table.

(e) If practical, every toilet room shall be so located as to open to the outside light and air by windows or skylights.

(f) All inside toilet facilities shall be made of materials impervious and resistant to moisture, and shall be fitted with individual flush systems. In case of urinals, the water may be allowed to run continuously.

(g) The walls of compartments or partitions between toilet fixtures may be less than room height, but the top shall not be less than 5 feet from the floor and the bottom not more than 1 foot from the floor.

(h) An adequate supply of cool, sanitary water, satisfactory for drinking purposes, shall be made available to all employees. Where necessary, this water shall be provided in suitable sanitary containers, conveniently placed for the use of the above-mentioned employees, and each container will be equipped with a faucet or other dispenser. The company shall furnish individual drinking cups.

(i) Locker and toilet rooms shall be adequately heated, ventilated, lighted, and provided with screens, and said facilities shall be kept reasonably clean by the employer.