What does Cal/OSHA §3395 require on hot job sites?
Cal/OSHA §3395 requires at least 1 quart of fresh, suitably cool drinking water per worker per hour, shade once it passes 80°F, and high-heat procedures at 95°F or above. Water and shade must sit as close as practicable to where people work. Beaumont averages 96.3°F in July, so high-heat days are routine.
The full text is on the Title 8 §3395 page. Workers may take a cool-down rest whenever they need one. Read the rule with your safety lead, and confirm your plan with your own safety program.
How many toilets does a construction crew need under Cal/OSHA §1526?
Cal/OSHA §1526 requires at least 1 toilet for every 20 workers, or fraction of 20, of each sex. Urinals can stand in for up to half. A crew under 5 can share 1 single-user toilet. On a 40-hour week, we suggest 1 weekly-serviced unit per about 10 workers, because 20 people fill a unit fast.
| Crew size (one sex) | §1526 minimum | What we suggest with weekly service |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 workers | 1 single-user toilet | 1 unit |
| 5–10 workers | 1 | 1 unit |
| 11–20 workers | 1 | 2 units |
| 21–30 workers | 2 | 3 units |
| 31–45 workers | 2–3 | 4–5 units |
Mixed crews count each sex separately. See Title 8 §1526 and our Cal/OSHA toilet rules guide for farm and general-industry counts.
Why does summer heat change how often a crew restroom gets serviced?
Summer heat changes restroom service because a crew drinking 1 quart an hour uses the toilet far more. Over an 8-hour shift that is 2 gallons of water per worker. Weekly service is included, but from June to September crews over 10 people should add a second weekly visit to keep units usable.
Heat also builds odor faster in a closed unit. A unit facing the afternoon sun gets hot inside. Where you can, turn the door away from the west and set the unit near, not inside, the shade area. Our seasonal rentals page covers summer-only setups.
Where should crew restrooms sit next to shade and water?
Put crew restrooms close to the shade and water station, about a short walk away, but not inside the break area. Workers skip water when the restroom is far off. Farm crews have a firm rule: under Cal/OSHA §3457, field toilets must be within a quarter-mile walk or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
Job sites in the Pass also need staking against wind. Read §3457 if you run orchard or ranch crews, and see our farm and ranch crew rentals.
Starting a summer job in the Pass?
Give us your crew size and start date. We set the toilet count, a handwash station and the service days on one call.
Do summer crews need handwashing stations too?
Yes. Cal/OSHA §1527 calls for at least 1 washing station per 20 workers on construction sites, with water, soap and single-use towels near the toilets. A standard porta potty has only hand sanitizer. A two-sided handwash station holds 20-plus gallons and refills at each weekly service.
Check Title 8 §1527 for the exceptions, like mobile crews with nearby facilities. Big crews in July can drain a station before service day, so ask for a mid-week refill. See handwash station rentals.
What should a summer job-site restroom setup include?
A summer job-site restroom setup in the Pass should include 5 things: enough toilets for the crew, at least 1 handwash station, a spot near shade and water, wind stakes, and a service plan for the heat. Most crews of 10 or fewer start with 1 unit and 1 handwash station.
- Count the crewUse your peak day, including subs.
- Add handwashing1 station per 20 workers, minimum 1.
- Place it closeNear shade and water, door out of the west wind and afternoon sun.
- Stake itOpen tracts in Beaumont and Banning take 50–60 mph gusts.
- Plan serviceWeekly is included; add a second visit June to September for crews over 10.
Monthly crews bill in 28-day cycles. See construction site toilets for the full setup.