75-person crew, all men, on a pipeline project: can we use portable urinals to meet OSHA?

Portable urinals can count toward the OSHA 1926.51 urinal requirement for a 75-person crew. OSHA 1926.51(c) requires one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for crews of 20 to 199 people. For 75 workers, you need at least two toilet seats and two urinals. Standalone portable urinals are acceptable as urinals under this standard, so you can use them to meet the urinal portion, reducing the need for full standard units. You must still provide the two toilet seats, which could be standard units or another type with a seat. On a linear project like a pipeline, place clusters along the right-of-way to ensure access within a reasonable distance for all workers. Weekly service is typical, but increase frequency if units fill faster due to heavy use. Ensure the vacuum truck has clear access for pumping. Using urinals saves space, but verify with your local OSHA office or project specifications, as some sites may have additional requirements.