Acts and Regulations

91-191 - General

Section 5
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Toilets
2024-38
5(1)An employer shall provide a minimum number of toilets for each sex determined according to the maximum number of employees of each sex who are normally employed at any one time at the same place of employment as follows:
(a) where the number of such employees does not exceed nine, one toilet;
(b) where the number of such employees exceeds nine but does not exceed twenty-four, two toilets;
(c) where the number of such employees exceeds twenty-four but does not exceed forty-nine, three toilets;
(d) where the number of such employees exceeds forty-nine but does not exceed seventy-four, four toilets;
(e) where the number of such employees exceeds seventy-four but does not exceed one hundred, five toilets; and
(f) where the number of such employees exceeds one hundred, five toilets and one toilet for every thirty such employees in excess of one hundred.
5(2)Where the total number of employees normally employed by an employer in the place of employment at any one time does not exceed nine, the employer may provide only one toilet for both male and female employees if the toilet is situated in a room whose entrance door is fitted on the inside with a locking device.
5(2.1)Despite subsection (1), if the toilets are of a chemical, a self-contained portable or other similar type, an employer shall provide a minimum number of toilets determined according to the maximum number of employees who are normally employed at any one time at the same place of employment as follows:
(a) when the number of employees does not exceed nine, one toilet;
(b) when the number of employees exceeds nine but does not exceed 24, two toilets;
(c) when the number of employees exceeds 24 but does not exceed 49, three toilets;
(d) when the number of employees exceeds 49 but does not exceed 74, four toilets;
(e) when the number of employees exceeds 74 but does not exceed 100, five toilets; and
(f) when the number of employees exceeds 100, five toilets and one toilet for every 30 employees in excess of 100.
5(3)Repealed: 2024-38
5(4)Where more than two toilets are required for male employees, an employer may substitute urinals for up to two-thirds of the required number of toilets.
5(5)Where running water and sewage facilities are available, toilets shall be of the water flush type and may be of the chemical, self-contained portable or other similar type if no running water is available.
5(6)As soon as work has started on a project site, the contractor or, if there is no contractor, the owner shall provide toilets in accordance with subsection (1) or (2.1), as the case may be.
5(7)An employer shall ensure that a washroom is
(a) within easy access of an employee’s work area,
(b) enclosed so that an employee is sheltered from view and protected from the natural elements,
(c) adequately ventilated and illuminated,
(d) where possible, heated,
(e) kept in a clean and sanitary condition,
(f) provided with a sufficient supply of toilet paper and hygiene supplies,
(g) provided with a covered waste receptacle,
(h) maintained in working condition, and
(i) in the case of a self-contained unit, is emptied and serviced at intervals which ensure that the unit does not overflow.
97-121; 2022-27; 2024-38
Toilets
5(1)An employer shall provide a minimum number of toilets for each sex determined according to the maximum number of employees of each sex who are normally employed at any one time at the same place of employment as follows:
(a) where the number of such employees does not exceed nine, one toilet;
(b) where the number of such employees exceeds nine but does not exceed twenty-four, two toilets;
(c) where the number of such employees exceeds twenty-four but does not exceed forty-nine, three toilets;
(d) where the number of such employees exceeds forty-nine but does not exceed seventy-four, four toilets;
(e) where the number of such employees exceeds seventy-four but does not exceed one hundred, five toilets; and
(f) where the number of such employees exceeds one hundred, five toilets and one toilet for every thirty such employees in excess of one hundred.
5(2)Where the total number of employees normally employed by an employer in the place of employment at any one time does not exceed nine, the employer may provide only one toilet for both male and female employees if the toilet is situated in a room whose entrance door is fitted on the inside with a locking device.
5(3)Notwithstanding subsection (1), in an underground mine an employer shall provide a minimum number of toilets for each sex determined according to the maximum number of employees of each sex who are normally employed at any one time at the same place of employment as follows:
(a) where the number of such employees does not exceed twenty-five, one toilet;
(b) where the number of such employees exceeds twenty-five but does not exceed fifty, two toilets;
(c) where the number of such employees exceeds fifty but does not exceed seventy-five, three toilets;
(d) where the number of such employees exceeds seventy-five but does not exceed one hundred, four toilets; and
(e) where the number of such employees exceeds one hundred, four toilets and one toilet for every thirty such employees in excess of one hundred.
5(4)Where more than two toilets are required for male employees, an employer may substitute urinals for up to two-thirds of the required number of toilets.
5(5)Where running water and sewage facilities are available, toilets shall be of the water flush type and may be of the chemical, self-contained portable or other similar type if no running water is available.
5(6)As soon as work has started on a project site, the principal contractor or, if there is no principal contractor, the owner shall provide toilets in accordance with subsection (1).
5(7)An employer shall ensure that a toilet facility is
(a) within easy access of an employee’s work area,
(b) enclosed so that an employee is sheltered from view and protected from the natural elements,
(c) adequately ventilated and illuminated,
(d) where possible, heated,
(e) kept in a clean and sanitary condition,
(f) provided with a sufficient supply of toilet paper and hygiene supplies,
(g) provided with a covered waste receptacle,
(h) maintained in working condition, and
(i) in the case of a self-contained unit, is emptied and serviced at intervals which ensure that the unit does not overflow.
97-121; 2022-27
Toilets
5(1)An employer shall provide a minimum number of toilets for each sex determined according to the maximum number of employees of each sex who are normally employed at any one time at the same place of employment as follows:
(a) where the number of such employees does not exceed nine, one toilet;
(b) where the number of such employees exceeds nine but does not exceed twenty-four, two toilets;
(c) where the number of such employees exceeds twenty-four but does not exceed forty-nine, three toilets;
(d) where the number of such employees exceeds forty-nine but does not exceed seventy-four, four toilets;
(e) where the number of such employees exceeds seventy-four but does not exceed one hundred, five toilets; and
(f) where the number of such employees exceeds one hundred, five toilets and one toilet for every thirty such employees in excess of one hundred.
5(2)Where the total number of employees normally employed by an employer in the place of employment at any one time does not exceed nine, the employer may provide only one toilet for both male and female employees if the toilet is situated in a room whose entrance door is fitted on the inside with a locking device.
5(3)Notwithstanding subsection (1), in an underground mine an employer shall provide a minimum number of toilets for each sex determined according to the maximum number of employees of each sex who are normally employed at any one time at the same place of employment as follows:
(a) where the number of such employees does not exceed twenty-five, one toilet;
(b) where the number of such employees exceeds twenty-five but does not exceed fifty, two toilets;
(c) where the number of such employees exceeds fifty but does not exceed seventy-five, three toilets;
(d) where the number of such employees exceeds seventy-five but does not exceed one hundred, four toilets; and
(e) where the number of such employees exceeds one hundred, four toilets and one toilet for every thirty such employees in excess of one hundred.
5(4)Where more than two toilets are required for male employees, an employer may substitute urinals for up to two-thirds of the required number of toilets.
5(5)Where running water and sewage facilities are available, toilets shall be of the water flush type and may be of the chemical, self-contained portable or other similar type if no running water is available.
5(6)As soon as work has started on a project site, the principal contractor or, if there is no principal contractor, the owner shall provide toilets in accordance with subsection (1).
5(7)An employer shall ensure that a toilet facility is
(a) within easy access of an employee’s work site,
(b) enclosed so that an employee is sheltered from view and protected from the natural elements,
(c) adequately ventilated and illuminated,
(d) where possible, heated,
(e) kept in a clean and sanitary condition,
(f) provided with a sufficient supply of toilet paper and hygiene supplies,
(g) provided with a covered waste receptacle,
(h) maintained in working condition, and
(i) in the case of a self-contained unit, is emptied and serviced at intervals which ensure that the unit does not overflow.
97-121