Origination Date:
October 7, 2011
Revision Date:
Release Authorized by:
Danny Trahan, Safety Director
June
2012
Manual Rev 4
EATING AND SANITATIONO FACILITIES
EATING AND SANITATION FACILITIES
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PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................................... 1
SCOPE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.0 EATING FACILITIES ..................................................................................................................................... 2
2.0 WASHING FACILITIES ................................................................................................................................. 3
3.0 DRINKING WATER........................................................................................................................................ 3
4.0 TOILET FACILITIES ...................................................................................................................................... 3
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Origination Date:
October 7, 2011
Revision Date:
Release Authorized by:
Danny Trahan, Safety Director
June
2012
Manual Rev 4
EATING AND SANITATIONO FACILITIES
PURPOSE
This practice defines the minimum requirements for maintaining the sanitation of eating areas, restrooms, and other
related facilities used by employees at a project/field site.
SCOPE
This practice includes the following major sections
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Eating Facilities
Washing Facilities
Drinking Water
Toilet Facilities
APPLICATION
This practice applies to work activities and employees under the control of P2S and its contractors.
DEFINITIONS
None.
1.0
EATING FACILITIES
The location of eating facilities will be identified at the start of any project/site. Eating facilities will be located in
areas that will allow employees to eat without exposure to work activities, chemicals, fumes, or airborne
contaminates from nearby process or operations activities.
Designated eating areas will be provided with suitable tables and chairs (or picnic tables) adequate for the number
of employees that will be using the facility. The eating facility should, at a minimum, be covered to provide shade
and protection from rain and snow. The shelter that is built over any designated eating area must be designed and
built to withstand anticipated forces associated with poor weather conditions relative to the climate (such as snow
loads, heavy rain, and wind).
Designated eating facilities must be kept clean and orderly at all times. Debris and food scraps will not be allowed
to accumulate anywhere in or near the facility. An adequate number of waste receptacles will be provided, which
will be of appropriate construction and equipped with snug-fitting lids for the purpose of minimizing the attraction
of insects, mice, and other vermin. All waste receptacles will be emptied daily.
Vending machines and other electrical appliances must be installed according to all applicable electrical codes.
Electrical installations and appliances must be sheltered from wet weather.
An adequate number of fire extinguishers will be provided in the immediate vicinity where electrical devices are in
use and/or where smoking is allowed.
The use of torches, space heaters, and other heat-producing devices not intended for heating or cooking food will
not be used for heating or cooking food.
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Origination Date:
October 7, 2011
Revision Date:
Release Authorized by:
Danny Trahan, Safety Director
June
2012
Manual Rev 4
EATING AND SANITATIONO FACILITIES
2.0
WASHING FACILITIES
Where employees are engaging in the application of paints, coatings, etc., or in other operations involving
substances that may be harmful to the employees, additional cleansing facilities must be provided in proximity of
the work area and will be equipped to enable employees to remove such substances. These washing facilities may
be equipped with ordinary soap and water, or with special compounds designed specifically for the removal of
harmful chemicals and other contaminants from the skin.
Washing facilities for other employees should be appropriately provided throughout the site.
3.0
DRINKING WATER
An adequate supply of potable drinking water must be available in the work areas at all times.
Portable containers used to dispense drinking water will be equipped with a tap, faucet, or drinking fountain, and
must be capable of being tightly closed and sealed. These containers must be designed, constructed, and serviced
so that sanitary conditions are maintained. Employees will not be allowed to dip from any drinking water
container.
Containers used to store or dispense drinking water will be clearly marked as to the nature of its contents and the
date of the water, and must not be used for any other purpose.
Common/shared drinking cups are prohibited. Where single-service cups are supplied, a sanitary container for the
unused cups and a receptacle for disposing of the used cups will be provided.
4.0
TOILET FACILITIES
Toilet facilities, whether portable or permanent, must be kept clean, maintained in good working order, and
provided with an adequate supply of toilet paper.
Project/Site Management will provide sanitation services for all toilet facilities used by P2S and contractor
employees, to include cleaning and servicing on a scheduled basis that will prevent the facilities from becoming
unsanitary and unusable.
Each portable toilet facility must include both a toilet seat and a urinal.
Toilets will be provided for employees according to the following:
Number of Employees
Minimum Number of Facilities
20 or fewer
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20 or more
1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 20 employees
200 or more
1 toilet seat and 1 urinal per 50 employees
Toilet facilities that have become inoperable due to water supply, plumbing problems, or full and cannot be used in
a sanitary manner must be removed from service immediately.
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