All employers have a general duty to provide a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. Every employee who operates an agricultural tractor over 20 horsepower is to be informed of the following practices or any other practices dictated by the work environment. Employees who perform field work for 3 hours or less during the day, including transportation time to and from the field, are exempt from toilet and hand-washing regulations. Also exempt are employees engaged in logging operations, caring for livestock, or working in a permanent structure. Provide readily accessible potable water, suitably cool, and in sufficient amounts for the needs of all employees, considering temperature, humidity, and nature of work performed.
Water is to be dispensed in single-use cups or by a fountain.
Provide one toilet facility and one hand-washing facility for every 20 employees. These facilities must be adequately ventilated, latched from the inside, and constructed to ensure privacy. They must be located within one-quarter mile's walk of each employee's place of work in the field. When there is no feasible location because of terrain, facilities must be located as close as possible. All facilities must be kept clean and sanitary.