Labor Law § 293 · Title 4. Sanitation
Washrooms
Text — Law content up to date as of October 30, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 293. Washrooms. 1. There shall be provided and maintained for employees in every factory suitable and convenient washrooms separate for each sex, adequately equipped with washing facilities. Every washroom shall be adequately ventilated and heated and shall be lighted by artificial means where necessary.
2. In factories where lead, arsenic or other poisonous substances or injurious or noxious fumes, dust or gases are present as an incident or result of the business or occupation, hot water, soap and individual towels shall be furnished.
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