N.Y. LAB Law § 293
This is the official text of N.Y. LAB Law § 293, part of New York’s LAB Law — part of the compiled statutory law of New York, published by the state as "LAB Law." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Washrooms
Official statutory text
§ 293. Washrooms. 1. There shall be provided and maintained for\nemployees in every factory suitable and convenient washrooms separate\nfor each sex, adequately equipped with washing facilities. Every\nwashroom shall be adequately ventilated and heated and shall be lighted\nby artificial means where necessary.\n 2. In factories where lead, arsenic or other poisonous substances or\ninjurious or noxious fumes, dust or gases are present as an incident or\nresult of the business or occupation, hot water, soap and individual\ntowels shall be furnished.\n
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