Finale Rule for Field Sanitation
In 1987, OSHA published a Final Rule for Field Sanitation, 29 CFR1928.110. Among other things, it requires that all employers of 11 or more hand laborers in the field provide adequate hand washing facilities, including potable water, soap, and singlue-use towels. OSHA based the determination that the waterless cleaners were not adequate subistitues primarily on the expert testimony of a number of health professionals. Some health professionals commented that packaged moist towelettes, as opposed to soap and water, do not prevent the spread of harmful bacteria, communicable disease, or pesticide poisoning. In fact, some health experts testified that moist towelettes would increase the risk of infection, especially from pesticides. Lastly, health professionals testified that the availability of potable water on jobsites was important for treating or flushing eye or skin injuries where there is a contact with pesticides or other hazardous contaminants.
OSHA then concluded that:
On the basis of all evidence in the record, OSHA has decided to require handwashing facilities, as proposed. The Agency believes the evidence from health professionals is conclusive. The use of soap and water effectively reduces multiple hazards, white the use of soap-and-water substitutes could increase them.
www.osha.gov/laws-regs/standardinterpretations/2005-07-20
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