SafetyQuestion 1304 of 1605
For lead work above the action level, the employer must provide hygiene facilities so workers can:
a.Reuse contaminated clothing
b.Eat in the work area
c.Skip washing to save time
d.Change clothes, wash, and shower (where feasible) to avoid taking lead home
Explanation
1926.62 requires clean change areas, washing facilities, and showers where feasible, plus separate eating areas, to prevent ingestion and take-home lead contamination that endangers workers' families.
Law Reference: 29 CFR 1926.62(i)Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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