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From page 139... ... 139 140 Roles in Improving Restroom Access 142 General Restroom Survey for Vehicle Operators 143 Bus Operator Restroom Access Basic Policy 144 Detailed Transit Operator Restrooms Policy 149 Restroom Inspection Report Card for Field Inspections 150 Restroom Inspection Report Card for Vehicle Operators 151 Compliance Checklist for OSHA Standard 141(c) : Toilet Facilities 152 Use and Lease Agreements These templates are also available in modifiable Microsoft Word format on the summary web page for this guide on the TRB website (trb.org) Read the entire page →
From page 140... ... 140 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access Roles in Improving Restroom Access Department or Stakeholder Group Provides This to Restroom Access Process Management leadership Big picture insights on how restroom access affects operations, safety and health, and public. Motivates rest of organization. Read the entire page →
From page 141... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 141 Department or Stakeholder Group Provides This to Restroom Access Process Route planning Details on how planning is linked with restroom availability. Issues to consider are new routes, changes in passenger demand, changes in facilities, connections with park and rides, transit hubs, matching routes to existing restroom facilities, and the potential of temporary and shared facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 142... ... 142 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access General Restroom Survey for Vehicle Operators (Example -- to be adapted with specifics for bus/rail/paratransit if needed.) How often do you face problems with workplace restrooms? Read the entire page →
From page 143... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 143 Bus Operator Restroom Access Basic Policy 1.0 Policy Statement TA operators will be required to take restroom stops during the course of their duties. TA supervisory staff is expected to be mindful of this basic need and must exercise good judgment. Read the entire page →
From page 144... ... 144 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access Detailed Transit Operator Restrooms Policy 1. PURPOSE: To establish official Transit Division policies, procedures, and guidelines for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of properly equipped restrooms and to ensure operators' access to those restrooms. Read the entire page →
From page 145... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 145 to stay on schedule. Vehicle operators are encouraged to participate in identifying and resolving restroom access concerns. Read the entire page →
From page 146... ... 146 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access 5.5. Paratransit Restroom Access Guidelines Paratransit operators will be allowed to use restrooms at passenger drop-off locations wherever practical. Read the entire page →
From page 147... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 147 Coordinator reports to the Service Quality Superintendent. The Service Quality Superintendent reports to the Operations Manager."] Read the entire page →
From page 148... ... 148 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access • Transit Route Facilities will manage a capital improvement program in coordination with the Design and Construction section to construct [Transit Agency] -owned restroom facilities in coordination with the Restroom Program goals and priorities. Read the entire page →
From page 149... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 149 Restroom Inspection Report Card for Field Inspections Item Comments Restroom name Address Contact name Contact phone Email address Date and time inspected Available as agreed? Read the entire page →
From page 150... ... 150 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access Restroom Inspection Report Card for Vehicle Operators Item Comments Restroom name and location Date Name (optional) Available? Read the entire page →
From page 151... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 151 Compliance Checklist for OSHA Standard 141(c) : Toilet Facilities. Read the entire page →
From page 152... ... 152 Improving the Safety, Health, and Productivity of Transit Operators Through Adequate Restroom Access Use and Lease Agreements Date of agreement and duration This agreement for restroom access for [TA] transit vehicle operators will begin on [date] Read the entire page →
From page 153... ... Templates for Restroom Access Policies and Boilerplate Contract Language 153 Maintenance expectations Restrooms will be cleaned by [TA] /[Vendor Name] Read the entire page →

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... 139 140 Roles in Improving Restroom Access 142 General Restroom Survey for Vehicle Operators 143 Bus Operator Restroom Access Basic Policy 144 Detailed Transit Operator Restrooms Policy 149 Restroom Inspection Report Card for Field Inspections 150 Restroom Inspection Report Card for Vehicle Operators 151 Compliance Checklist for OSHA Standard 141(c) : Toilet Facilities 152 Use and Lease Agreements These templates are also available in modifiable Microsoft Word format on the summary web page for this guide on the TRB website (trb.org)