Current through December 4, 2024
Section 31-38a-2 - Water supply and drinking facilities(a) Every railroad company in each place of employment shall provide an adequate supply of clean wholesome water at conveniently accessible locations for drinking and washing purposes.(b) All drinking and washing water shall be supplied from a source or sources approved by the health authorities having jurisdiction. Water which may be subjected to contamination shall be treated and purified before being supplied to employees for drinking or washing purposes.(c) Drinking water should be cooled during hot weather. Ice used to cool drinking water shall not come in direct contact with the water.(d) No railroad company shall supply drinking water for employees in pails or other open vessels, whether fitted with covers or not, from which the water must be dipped or poured. Drinking water containers shall be bottles or other closed vessels which protect the water from dust, dirt and contamination.(e) The common drinking jug, bottle, cup or dipper is prohibited.(f) Individual drinking cups, when furnished, shall be supplied in containers to protect the cups from being soiled, contaminated or wasted.(g) Sanitary drinking fountains or bubblers, when furnished, shall be of a type approved by health authorities.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 31-38a-2