Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 41 - SANITATION
Subchapter A - INDUSTRIAL SANITATION
MISCELLANEOUS FACILITIES
Section 41.81 - Washing facilities

(a) Required amount. Washing facilities shall be provided according to the following table:

(b) Additional number. For each additional 25 employes, or a fractional part thereof, at least one additional washbasin shall be provided.

(c) Equivalent facility. A trough wash sink on circular wash fountain shall be considered the equivalent of one washbasin, if the length or circumference is at least 20 inches. The trough wash sink or circular wash fountain shall not be equipped with a plug or stopper. Each washbasin and each 20 inches of trough wash sink shall be equipped with either a faucet or spray pipe to supply water of the desired temperature.

(d) Faucets. Spring-closing hand-operated faucets are prohibited in trough wash sinks. Hot water shall be supplied to all washing facilities.

(e) Poisonous substances. Where poisonous or other injurious materials are handled and, in the judgment of the Department, the washing facilities as specified are inadequate to protect the health of the employes, additional facilities may be required.

(f) Lighting. Rooms or places in which basins or sinks are located, shall be illuminated so that all parts are readily visible at all times during working hours. If daylight is not sufficient for this purpose, artificial illumination shall be provided and maintained.

(g) Towels. Individual towels, either paper or cloth, shall be provided by the employer. Waste receptacles shall be provided for used paper towels. The use of a common towel is prohibited. Mechanical hot air dryers shall be permitted, in lieu of towels.