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Appropriate controls must be implemented to prevent worker exposure to biological or chemical materials.

To prevent exposure, workers must be provided with protective clothing and washing facilities, and be prohibited from eating, drinking, or smoking in contaminated areas.

Health and Sanitation
Potential Hazards:

Worker illness and injury can be caused by exposure to hazardous materials such as garbage, sewage, and toxic chemicals.

Requirements and Example Solutions:

  • Engineering controls and suitable PPE for the identified hazards must be provided for workers. [1915.97(a)]
  • Adequate washing facilities must be provided for workers exposed to hazardous materials. [1915.97(b)]
  • Worker must use good personal hygiene practices. [1915.97(b)]
  • Eating or smoking is not permitted in areas contaminated with hazardous materials. [1915.97(c)]
  • Garbage must be kept in enclosed containers and workers must not be exposed to sewage or waste. [1915.97(d)]

Note: Employers must have a Hazard Communication Program in accordance with 1915.1200.

 		 Workers can be exposed to toxic cleaners during use
Figure 1: Workers can be exposed to toxic cleaners during use.

CHT Tanks can expose workers to deadly toxic gas as well as sewage waste
Figure 2: CHT Tanks can expose workers to deadly toxic gas as well as sewage waste

Sufficient washing and shower facilities must be available for workers exposed to hazardous materials
Figure 3: Sufficient washing and shower facilities must be available for workers exposed to hazardous materials.

Worker using trash bags to contain garbage and other trash
Figure 4: Worker using trash bags to contain garbage and other trash.

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