Section 325.47405. Definitions.

(1) "Nonwater carriage toilet facility" means a toilet facility not connected to a sewer.

(2)     "Number of employees" means, unless otherwise specified, the maximum number of employees present at any 1 time on a regular shift.

(3)   "Personal service room" means a room used for activities not directly connected with the production or service function performed by the establishment. Such activities include, but are not limited to, first aid, medical services, dressing, showering, toilet use, washing, and eating.

(4)   "Potable water" means water that meets the standards for drinking purposes by the state or local authority having jurisdiction, or water that meets the quality standards prescribed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Primary Drinking Water Regulations 40 C.F.R. 141, as referenced in R 325.47403.

(5)   "Toilet facility" means a fixture maintained within a toilet room for the purpose of defecation or urination, or both.

(6)   "Toilet room" means a room maintained within or on the premises of any place of employment, containing toilet facilities for use by employees.

(7)   "Toxic material" means a material in concentration or amount which exceeds the applicable limit established by a standard, such as Occupational Health Standard Part 301 ‘Air Contaminants for General Industry,’ and Occupational Health Standard Part 305 ‘Asbestos in General Industry,’ as referenced in R 325.47403, or, in the absence of an applicable standard, that is of such toxicity so as to constitute a recognized hazard that is causing or is likely to cause death or serious physical harm.

(8)    "Urinal" means a toilet facility maintained within a toilet room for the sole purpose of urination.

(9)    "Water closet" means a toilet facility maintained within a toilet room for the purpose of both defecation and urination and which is flushed with water.

(10)   "Wet process" means any process or operation in a workroom which normally results in surfaces upon which employees may walk or stand becoming wet.

History: 2015 AACS.