Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 23 - LAUNDERING AND DYEING ESTABLISHMENTS
Subchapter A - LAUNDRIES
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL INSTALLATIONS
Section 23.21 - Drainage and flooring

(a) Workroom floors. The floors of workrooms in which washing or extracting operations are performed shall be constructed of a material impervious to water and so leveled as to readily drain off all accumulations of water in sufficient time to prevent the formation of pools.

(b) Cement or concrete floors. In front of each machine, except for extractors or washers, situated on a cement or concrete floor, there shall be placed a standing rack of wood or equivalent material. This rack shall be of such dimensions as to accommodate the operator at all points of his normal operating positions, and shall be so beveled as not to create a tripping hazard. Duckboard type of construction shall be accepted. Mats of rubber, cork, linoleum, or similar material shall be accepted in lieu of racks where such floors are maintained in a dry condition.

(c) Wet floors. On any type of floor where wet floor conditions prevail, a wooden rack of duckboard construction or with the top surface cleated to prevent slipping shall be required in front of each machine except for extractors or washers. This rack shall accomodate the operator at all points of his normal operating positions, and shall not create a tripping hazard. Wire mats or raised metal racks shall be accepted in lieu of the wooden rack. For the operators of extractors or washers located where wet floor conditions prevail, the employer shall provide water-resistive boots or shoes to insure that their feet are dry and free from dampness at all times, and such boots or shoes shall be accepted in lieu of the racks.