NEW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT REQUIREMENTS – CLEAN WASHROOM FACILITIES

Effective July 1, 2025: A constructor or employer is required to ensure that any washroom facilities provided for worker use are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. The constructor or employer is also required to keep, maintain and make available records of the cleaning of washroom facilities.

Effective January 1, 2026: Cleaning records must be maintained that document the date and time of the two most recent cleanings for each washroom facility. These records may either be (1) physically posted in a conspicuous location near the washroom facilities, or (2) made available electronically, provided workers receive clear instructions on how and where to access this information.

Applying only to the construction industry, as of January 1, 2026, a constructor must record the date of all cleanings for the past six months or the duration of the project, whichever is shorter.