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500 EM385-1-1 Construction Safety Hazard Awareness for Contractors Sections 1 - 6
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02.C.03

Only approved potable water systems may be used for the distribution of drinking water. Construction trailers and other temporary or semi-permanent facilities must be properly connected to the local municipal water supply unless the remoteness of the location makes this prohibitive.

No municipal water? Contract with a water service.

When unable to connect to the municipal supply, temporary potable water systems must be utilized and the services provided by a licensed potable water contractor. "Reclaimed water" (treated wastewater) use in potable systems is strictly prohibited.

02.C.04

Drinking water must be dispensed by means that prevent contamination between the consumer and the source.

02.C.05

Portable drinking water dispensers must be designed, constructed, and serviced to ensure sanitary conditions, must be capable of being closed and must have a tap. Any container used to distribute drinking water must be clearly marked "DRINKING WATER" and may not be used for other purposes.

02.C.06

Open containers (i.e., barrels, pails, or tanks) or any container (with or without a fitted cover) from which the water is dipped or poured are prohibited for drinking water. Lid must remain on a container except when being sanitized, washed or filled.

02.C.07

Fountain dispensers must have a guarded orifice.

02.C.08

Use of a common cup (a cup shared by more than one worker) and other common utensils is prohibited. Employees must use cups when drinking from portable water coolers/containers. Unused disposable cups must be kept in sanitary containers and a waste receptacle must be provided for used cups.

02.C.09

Potable drinking water dispensers must only contain drinking water and must not be used to store or cool drinks or food or other items.

02.C.10

All potable wells intended for drinking water or human contact must include appropriate wellhead protection to ensure sanitary quality. Wellhead protection must include methods or accessories to prevent fecal contamination, insect infestation, and deliberate human actions that might jeopardize the quantity and quality of the water supply.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-3. Potable drinking water dispensers must only contain drinking water and must not be used to _____.