this problem is one having to do with safe working conditions. you should not be required to eat and expose your food to dust, dirt and fumes from the diesel shop working area. i would make sure that all the workers join in the request so that you are not 'singled out' for retribution. i would have the group make a written request with all the signatures. if the group is not successful, the group can hire an attorney to present your 'safety' issues to the employer and then to the state authorities. please keep me posted.
Answered on Oct 11th, 2012 at 3:21 PM