SearchWhat the source says
The federal field-sanitation standard applies when 11 or more employees perform field hand labor on an agricultural establishment on a given day and requires water, toilets, handwashing, notice, maintenance, and reasonable use.
Sources checked August 18, 2026 · 29 CFR 1928.110; State Plans and local rules are not included.
Conditions, thresholds, exceptions, and duties
Coverage thresholdThe scope sentence uses 11 or more employees engaged in field hand labor on any given day. 29 CFR 1928.110(a)
FacilitiesCovered employers must provide potable drinking water, toilets, and handwashing facilities without cost, with the spacing and access within a one-quarter-mile walk and the maintenance and use requirements in the standard. 29 CFR 1928.110(b)–(c)
Three-hour exceptionThe toilet and handwashing requirement has a three hours or less exception for field work, including travel time; the text does not extend that exception to drinking water. 29 CFR 1928.110(c)(2)
What this source does not answer
- The source does not classify a particular employee, establishment, or work activity.
- State Plan coverage, heat, pesticide, housing, and labor rules require separate checks.
- The exact daily employee count and field tasks must be confirmed.
What to check next
- How many employees perform field hand labor on a given day?
- How long do they work in the field?
- Is a State Plan responsible?
- Where are water, toilets, and handwashing facilities located?
- Are separate heat, housing, pesticide, or labor rules involved?