OSHA 1926.51: 60 workers, one porta potty and one urinal enough?
OSHA 1926.51 requires two toilets and two urinals for 60 workers on a construction site. The standard states that for 20 to 199 workers, you must provide one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers. With 60 workers, you round up to two units of each type.
OSHA minimums
- 1 to 20 workers: one toilet
- 21 to 40: one toilet, one urinal
- 41 to 60: two toilets, two urinals
- 61 to 80: two toilets, two urinals
Unit types and placement
A standard portable toilet and a portable urinal each count. You can also use two standard units instead. Place them on level ground with truck access for weekly service. For a long-term site, add an ADA-compliant unit if you have any crew members or visitors who need it.
Service and compliance
Schedule a service visit at least weekly. In summer heat or with heavy use, order more frequent pumping. The rental company will handle waste disposal at a permitted facility.
One toilet and one urinal for 60 workers does not meet the OSHA standard. Order another unit today. Post your site details if you need help with the count or placement.