Section 170-6-3.0 - STANDARDS FOR COVERED AREAS3.1 General Housekeeping All covered areas shall be maintained in good order and repair and In a clean and sanitary condition at all tines.
3.2 First Aid Kit A first aid kit suitable for the number of employees shall be maintained in each locomotive, caboose car and camp car, as well as at other covered defined work areas.
3.3 Drinking Water SupplyA. An adequate supply of sanitary drinking water shall be available and accessible to employees.B. The use of common or shared drinking cups is prohibited. Individual single service paper cups may be used providing they are stored in a clean covered container.C. When a drinking fountain Is provided, it shall be so constructed and maintained as to meet the requirements of the State of Maine Plumbing Code.3.4 Washing Facilities A wash basin, waterless hand soap, or other suitable cleansing facility for washing hands shall be provided. Soap or other suitable cleansing agent shall be supplied as well as a method to dry oneself. Water used for washing and other non-drinking purposes shall clearly be marked as non-drinkable.
3.5Toilet Facilities A. Shall be maintained to be free of dirt, sand, or water on floor.B. Shall not be used for general storage unless materials are secured in a fixed position and do not otherwise inhibit an individuals use of the facilities.C. Shall provide personal privacy.D. Shall have a source of light.E. Shall be ventilated by fan, vent, window, or other appropriate method.F. Shall have heating facilities and adequate fuel to maintain comfortable temperature as weather conditions may require.G. Shall have an adequate supply of toilet paper.H. Shall have a covered waste receptacle.I. Shall have a maintenance program for upkeep, repair, and reporting faulty equipment.J. Shall have a regular schedule of disposal and cleaning of units that have holding tanks. Tanks should be emptied when they are 2/3 full.K. Shall be cleaned when in use, at least daily, and more often as needed.3.6 Eating facilities No employee shall be permitted to eat or drink at any time where there is exposure to any industrial poison or other substances that may be harmful or hazardous to an employee's health.
12- 170 C.M.R. ch. 6, § 3.0