RM LABOR CAMP SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST

PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURES

SEASONAL FARM LABOR CAMP SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST


1. SITE (82.4)

___</b>well drained
___ weeds controlled
___ free from refuse and litter
___ not in flood plane
___ 500 ft. from livestock
___ animal wastes managed
___ other hazards or nuisances

2. SEWAGE DISPOSAL (82.10)/PLUMBING (82.8)

___ approved sewage disposal system (approval from local SEO or DEP)
___ construction to prevent contamination of the water supply

3. WATER SUPPLY (82.7)

___ approved water system
___ proper construction
___ bacteriological sample (coliform, annually)
___ chemical sample (nitrates & nitrites, annually)
___ proper pressure to all fixtures

4. HOUSING (82.5)

___ exclusive for human habitation
___ approved mobile homes (approval by PDA)
___ separate dorms or sleeping rooms when unrelated separate sexes

5. ELECTRICAL CERTIFICATION (82.12)

___ certificate on file
___ changes since certificate date

6. EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION (82.5)

___ foundation sealed and sound
___ foundation when used as wall 50% above ground
___ pillars sound
___ exterior walls sound and weather-proof
___ roof sound and water-tight EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION (82.5) CONTINUED

___ gutters and downspouts in good repair
___ chimney in good repair
___ all doors, windows, and vents weather-tight and in good repair
___ screens provided for all openings in insect season
___ all porches, rails, stairs, and walkways in good repair

7. FOOD SERVICE (82.14) COMMUNAL OR PRIVATE KITCHENS

___ stove with 2 burners per each 10 people
___ food prep area
___ food and utensil storage area
___ refrigerator/freezer
___ sink with hot & cold running water
___ adequate seating
___ adequate lighting and ventilation
___ floor, ceiling, walls easily cleanable and non-absorbent
___ 10-B fire extinguisher inspected and charged

8. SLEEPING ROOMS (82.5B)

___ single beds - 12" from floor; 36" apart
___ double bunks - 48" apart; 27" between each
___ double beds in family units; no triple bunks
___ each occupant provided bed; mattress&cover; pillow&case; sheets&blankets
___ one electrical outlet/person/private room
___ one outlet/5 people/dormitory
___ all bedding and mattresses kept clean

9. TOILET FACILITIES (82.9)

___ adequate number for camp capacity (see chart at 82.9)
___ handwash basin convenient to toilets
___ lock on door if shared facility for less than six people
___ located within 200 ft. of sleeping rooms
___ adequate supply of toilet paper
___ located in work areas as required
___ separate, properly marked for each sex
___6 square feet in area of openable window or ventilation fan
___ clean and in good repair



10. LAUNDRY, HANDWASHING, BATHING FACILITIES (82.11)

___ one basin per family unit or 6 people
___ one shower head for 10 people
OR
___ one tub for 6 people
___ shower room walls and partitions waterproof
___ hot and cold running water under pressure
___ paper or linen towel dispenser
___ dry dressing area
___ one washing machine/30 people
OR
___ double or 2 laundry tubs/30 people
OR
___ weekly transportation agreement
OR
___ commercial service contract
___ clean and in good repair
___ one slop sink/camp
___ floors non-slip, easily cleanable, coved
___ floor drain provided

11. FIRE PREVENTION AND EGRESS (82.17)

___ exits unobstructed
___ fire extinguishers ___ 10-B in kitchen (all must be charged and inspected)
___ 2-A in dorm. room, or in central location for sleeping
rooms
___ 2-A for every 3000 sq.ft. & each floor plus basement
___ no third floor used in wood construction
___ stove and heater AGA or UL approved or fireproofing or 36" clearance
___ stove and heater flue pipes insulated at all pass-throughs (82.17(a)(6))
___ fuel lines protected
___ LP tanks outside, secured and with outside shut off
___ LP tank not near fire escape or outside stairs

11a. BUILDINGS SUBJECT TO THE FIRE AND PANIC ACT (82.17)

___ occupancy permit from PA Dept. Labor & Industry
___ PDA requires 2 exits from each floor, if L&I only requires 1 exit then:
___ ground floor window - <6ft from ground and 24" openable on each side
___ second floor windows- <3' from floor, 24" openable each side approved
fire escape (3ft landing with safety rails, construction of metal, fire-retardant
or pressure treated wood
11b. BUILDINGS NOT SUBJECT TO FIRE AND PANIC ACT (82.17)

___ 1 story construction, 2 exits, 1 may be a window if 24" openable on each side
and <6ft from ground
___ 2nd floor, 2 oppositely located exits, 1 may be a window if 24" openable on
each side and <3ft from floor
___ minimum of 1 smoke detector between sleeping rooms and exit

12. VECTOR CONTROL (82.15)

___ interior
___ exterior

13. ELECTRICAL (82.12)

___ kitchen- 2 outlets, 1- 20 amp in existing
___2- 20 amp in new kitchens
___ laundry room- 1 ceiling or wall light fixture and 1 separate wall outlet
___ halls/stairways- 1 ceiling light fixture and switches at top & bottom of stairs
___ habitable rooms- 1 ceiling light & 1 separate wall outlet
___ toilet/bathrooms- one ceiling or wall fixture & 1 wall outlet
___ no outlets on floor surface

14. REFUSE (82.13)

___ containers leak-proof, non-absorbent, corrosion resistant
___ adequate number
___ tight lids
___ emptied at regular intervals to prevent overflow

15. SAFETY

___ toxic chemicals not stored in housing area (82.15)
___ first aid kit properly stocked (82.16)
___ person designated to use kit, name__________________________(82.16)
___ pressure relief valve on hot water heater (82.5)
___ no unvented flame heaters (82.5)

16. WINDOWS (82.5)

___ window size = 10% floor area
___ 45% of window openable
OR
___ ventilation fan
___ screens during insect