As you are all aware, the Local has been working very hard to retain its jurisdiction over the category of Honeywagon Operators. The growing trend towards “Dry Honeywagons” has left a significant portion of the Honeywagon caucus working outside of that department. With an arbitration date set, our efforts to keep this group working continues…but we need everyone’s assistance, because it affects all of us.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act mandates a minimum number of toilets dependent on the number of workers regularly employed at the project. These minimum numbers vary depending on whether or not they are flush facilities or non-flush facilities (port-a-potties). The complete regulations can be found in section 29 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, but the summary of minimum required toilets is below:
Flush Facilities:
| Minimum # of Toilets | Number of workers |
|
1 |
1-15 |
|
2 |
16-30 |
|
3 |
31-45 |
|
4 |
46-60 |
|
4, plus 1 additional toilet for each additional group of 15 or fewer workers |
61 or more |
Non-Flush Facilities:
| Minimum # of Toilets | Number of workers |
|
1 |
1-10 |
|
2 |
11-20 |
|
3 |
21-30 |
|
4 |
31-40 |
|
4, plus 1 additional toilet for each additional group of 15 or fewer workers |
41 or more |
So with all this in mind, we ask that if you notice that your set does not comply with these minimums, please contact the Public Health Office at 416-338-7600 and issue a complaint.
Let’s make sure our sets are a healthy and safe environment for everyone.
