Provide a separate lunchroom if employees are exposed to toxic substances if they are allowed to eat and drink on the job site.
(1) You must provide a lunchroom separate from the work area if employees are exposed to toxic substances.
(2) You must use Table 2 to determine the required square footage in your lunchroom based on the number of employees using the room at any one time.
Table 2
Maximum Number of Employees Using Lunchroom at One Time
Number of Persons | Square Feet per Person |
25 and less | 13 |
26-74 | 12 |
75-149 | 11 |
150 and over | 10 |
Note: | You do not have to provide a separate lunchroom if it is convenient for employees to leave the workplace to eat and drink. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050, and
49.17.060. WSR 18-22-116, § 296-800-23060, filed 11/6/18, effective 12/7/18; WSR 03-18-090, § 296-800-23060, filed 9/2/03, effective 11/1/03.]