Section 6768 - Fieldworker Decontamination Facilities(a) The employer shall assure that sufficient water and the following are located together at the decontamination site and reasonably accessible for washing of hands and face and for emergency eye flushing to all fieldworkers engaged in activities involving contact with treated surfaces in treated fields: (1) at least one gallon of water per employee, or three gallons of water per employee for employees engaged in early entry activities pursuant to section 6770(d). The water must be provided at the start of the work day and be of a quality and temperature that will not cause illness or injury when it contacts the skin or eyes or if it is swallowed. The water shall be stored separate from that used for mixing with pesticides unless the tank holding water for mixing with pesticides is equipped with appropriate valves to prevent back flow of pesticides into the water;(2) Soap (hand sanitizing gels and liquids or wet towelettes do not meet the requirement for soap); and(3) Single use towels (wet towelettes do not meet the requirement for single-use towels).(b) The decontamination facilities shall be not more than 1/4 mile from the fieldworkers (or at the nearest point of vehicular access). Employees must be notified of the location of the decontamination site prior to working in a treated field.(c) The decontamination facilities shall not be in an area under a restricted entry interval unless the fieldworkers for whom the site is provided are performing early entry activities. The facilities shall not be in an area under treatment.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 6768
1. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 12-31-96; operative 1-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 1).
2. Amendment filed 10-17-2016; operative 1-2-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2016, No. 43).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-20-2017; operative 3-1-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 51). Note: Authority cited: Section 12981, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 12980 and 12981, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 12-31-96; operative 1-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d)(Register 97, No. 1).
2. Amendment filed 10-17-2016; operative 1/2/2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(2) (Register 2016, No. 43).
3. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-20-2017; operative 3/1/2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 51).