Sanitation

Overview

Oregon OSHA requires employers to provide all workers with sanitary and immediately available toilet facilities. Oregon OSHA has sanitation requirements for general industry, construction, agriculture, and forest activities employers.

Publications

Brochures/Guides
- Safe practices when working around hazardous agricultural chemicals
  English Order printed copy 06/01/2015
- Prácticas de seguridad cuando se trabaja con químicos agrícolas peligrosos
  Safe practices when working around hazardous agricultural chemicals
  Spanish Order printed copy 06/01/2015
Checklists
- Environmental controls
  English
- Work environment: general
  English
Fact sheets
- Field sanitation for agricultural hand labor
  English 04/10/2013
- Water temperatures referenced in Oregon OSHA's rules
  English 11/20/2012
Forms
- Heat illness - sample program
  English 04/13/2018
Hazard alerts
- Biosolides - potential risks to workers exposed to Class B biosolids
  English 07/30/2002
Labels and stickers
- Agua no potable! No Tomar
  Bad Water! Do not drink.
  Spanish Order printed copy 05/28/2008
Posters
- Field sanitation notice
  English Order printed copy 08/19/2009
- Aviso de sanidad en el campo
  Field sanitation notice
  Spanish Order printed copy 01/20/2017

Education and training

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Rules and rule-related

Final Rules
Interpretations
- Composting Toilets in Labor Housing
  12/09/1999
- Division 4, Agriculture Clarifications
  08/21/2002
- Flush Toilets
  06/30/1998
- Number of toilets per person in fixed work area
  12/07/2005
- Waterless Hand Sanitizer Use in Agriculture
  07/08/2011
Program Directives
- Local Emphasis Program (LEP): Field Sanitation
  Purpose: To establish and implement an LEP for field sanitation inspections and to provide guidelines for the inspection of agricultural establishments covered by the Field Sanitation Standard in Division 4, Agriculture.
  A-174 08/11/2011
- Toilet Facilities: Reasonable Access
  Purpose: To provide guidance in interpretation of rules pertaining to location and accessibility of toilet facilities.
  A-097 07/03/2018
- Workplace Water Quality Standards
  Purpose: This directive establishes field procedures for Oregon OSHA staff who will evaluate the adequacy of potable water from drinking water sources such as public or private water systems, wells or springs.
  A-237 06/17/2016

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