1910.142(f)(1): Laundry, Handwashing and Bathing Facility Ratios
Employers running temporary labor camps must provide laundry, handwashing and bathing facilities in set ratios: one handwash basin per family shelter or per six persons in shared facilities, one shower head for every 10 persons, one laundry tray or tub for every 30 persons, and a slop sink in each building used for laundry, hand washing and bathing.
Key takeaways
- 1910.142(f)(1) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 12 times in the last 3 years, in 12 inspections, with $1,500 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (12).
- Related part: 1910.142(f) Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities (26 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.142(f)(1) is one requirement inside 1910.142 Temporary labor camps, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. 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
(1) Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities shall be provided in the following ratio: 12 citations
(i) Handwash basin per family shelter or per six persons in shared facilities.
(ii) Shower head for every 10 persons. 1 citations
(iii) Laundry tray or tub for every 30 persons. Open (f)(1)(iii) 11 citations
(iv) Slop sink in each building used for laundry, hand washing, and bathing.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.142.
Export the list: 12 inspections cited 1910.142(f)(1) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Top states: NC (12)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 159055 - ENRIQUE SALDANA | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | $750 |
| 159375 - DANNY WATKINS, JR. | ANGIER, NC | $750 |
| 154866 - LAKEBED FARM, LLC | TRENTON, NC | $0 |
| 154959 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $0 |
| 155114 - ALICIER LOUIGENOR | SNOW HILL, NC | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.142(f)(1).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.142(f) Laundry, handwashing, and bathing facilities 26 citations
- 1910.142(f)(1)(iii) 11 citations
- 1910.142(f)(3) 4 citations
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Frequently asked questions
How many shower heads are required in a labor camp?
One shower head for every 10 persons.
How many handwash basins does a labor camp need?
One handwash basin per family shelter or per six persons in shared facilities.
Is a slop sink required?
Yes. A slop sink is required in each building used for laundry, hand washing and bathing.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.142 (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 2026-11-07
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.