FACILITY SAFETY

 

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·       HOUSEKEEPING

·       ILLUMINATION

·       LUNCHROOMS

 

HOUSEKEEPING

The employer shall ensure that the workplace is kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and in a good state of repair.

 

Materials, machines, or equipment must not be stored so as to create a hazard.

 

Containers used for garbage must be emptied frequently. (General Regulation 91-191, 15 – 17)

 

ILLUMINATION

The employer must provide lighting sufficient for the work being done. Lighting provided shall be in conformance with ANSI/IES RP-7 1991 American National Standard Practice for Industrial Lighting. (General Regulation 91-191, 26)

 

LUNCHROOMS

The employer must provide an eating area if contamination of food in the work area is possible. The eating area must be separate from the work area, be kept in a sanitary condition, be provided with hand-washing facilities, tables and chairs sufficient for the number of workers, and garbage cans. The employer must ensure that food and drink is not taken into a work area where it may become contaminated. (General Regulation 91-191, 4.90 – 4.92)

 

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