1910.141(a)(3)(ii): Keeping Workroom Floors Dry
Employers must keep workroom floors dry as far as practicable. Where wet processes are used, drainage must be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats or other dry standing places must be provided where practicable, or appropriate waterproof footgear provided.
Key takeaways
- 1910.141(a)(3)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 42 times in the last 3 years, in 42 inspections, with $103,681 in current penalties.
- Most citations: PR (9), NY (6), FL (3).
- Related part: 1910.141(a) General (818 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.141(a)(3)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.141 Sanitation, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) The floor of every workroom shall be maintained, so far as practicable, in a dry condition. Where wet processes are used, drainage shall be maintained and false floors, platforms, mats, or other dry standing places shall be provided, where practicable, or appropriate waterproof footgear shall be provided. 42 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.141.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: PR (9), NY (6), FL (3), GA (3), MA (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| REPUBLIC SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY, LLC | MIDDLESEX, NJ | $16,550 |
| DAL-TILE SERVICES, INC. | EL PASO, TX | $12,000 |
| COPE MEMORIAL CHAPEL | GALLUP, NM | $11,588 |
| HILTON WORLDWIDE INTERNATIONAL PUERTO RICO LLC | SAN JUAN, PR | $10,000 |
| BELK'S DEPARTMENT STORE OF SAVANNAH GA., INC. | SAVANNAH, GA | $7,757 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.141(a)(3)(ii), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.141(a)(3)(ii).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.141(a) General 818 citations
- 1910.141(a)(3) Housekeeping 519 citations
- 1910.141(a)(3)(i) 452 citations
- 1910.141(a)(5) Vermin control 257 citations
- 1910.141(a)(4) Waste disposal 42 citations
- 1910.141(a)(4)(ii) 31 citations
- 1910.141(a)(4)(i) 11 citations
- 1910.141(a)(3)(iii) 11 citations
- 1910.141(a)(2) Definitions applicable to this section
- 1910.141(a)(1) Scope
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Frequently asked questions
Must workroom floors be dry?
They must be maintained, so far as practicable, in a dry condition.
What is required where wet processes are used?
Drainage must be maintained, and dry standing places like false floors, platforms or mats provided where practicable.
What if dry standing places are not practicable?
Appropriate waterproof footgear must be provided.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.141 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.