OSHA has specific requirements for bathrooms on construction sites, such as:

  • Number of Bathrooms: The standard requirement is that there be one toilet facility for every 10 workers. If there are fewer than 10 workers, at least one toilet facility must be provided.
  • Location of Bathrooms: Toilet facilities are required to be located not more than 200 feet from the work area. However, the actual distance may depend on the size and layout of the job site.
  • Type of Bathrooms: Flush toilets must be connected to a sewer or septic system, and portable toilets must be equipped with a self-contained holding tank.
  • Handwashing Facilities: In addition to toilet facilities, OSHA also requires that employers provide handwashing facilities with clean and running water, soap, and towels.
  • Maintenance and Cleaning: Employers are responsible for ensuring that the toilet facilities are clean and well-maintained. OSHA requires that the facilities be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and that they be serviced and cleaned regularly.