Providing employees with toilet facilities on a construction jobsite.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 23, 2005

Ms. Mary Nall
[by e-mail]

Re: Providing employees with toilet facilities on a construction jobsite.

Dear Ms. Nall:

This is in response to your e-mail submitted January 13, 2005, to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Your questions relate to the provision and availability of toilet facilities on construction jobsites.

We have paraphrased your questions as follows:

Whether toilets at a construction jobsite must be in a sanitary condition to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.51(c).

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 17, 2006

Mr. Daniel Noel
5521 Lanham Station Road
Lanham, MD 20706

Re: Whether toilets at a construction jobsite must be in a sanitary condition to meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.51(c).

Dear Mr. Noel: