The Benefits of a Bathroom
Construction sites are always bustling and need restrooms to remain operational. Although portable toilets may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of construction job site essentials, they are just as important as tools, materials, and most importantly, hardworking crew members. There is no doubt that renting a porta potty on for a construction site benefits morale and efficiency. What else could be more essential than keeping the building process going forward in a timely manner? On a construction site without a porta-potty, workers have to deal with business offsite. This might be a convenience store nearby at some sites, or on more remote sites it can mean considerably more travel to find a toilet. When you consider the benefits and drawbacks of renting a portable toilet, it’s easy to see why having one on a construction site is good business sense.
How do you know how many portable toilets you’ll need on a construction site? How frequently will they need to be serviced? Where should toilets be located on the job sites? Here are some suggestions for determining how many portable toilets you’ll need for construction work:
Porta-Potties Sanitation & Maintenance
The number of people using the restroom and the length of time for the construction project will affect how often portable toilet servicing is required. To meet industry standards and maintain sanitary conditions, long-term construction projects will necessitate multiple toilet service visits over an extended period of time. Most experts recommend that toilets be serviced every seven days; however, this may need to be increased or decreased depending on various factors, such as the season (for example, more frequent servicing might be necessary in hot weather), holidays (more workers might use the restroom during these times), or usage volume.
Number of Workers at a Job Site
Here is a simple general rule to follow: every construction site needs at least one portable toilet per ten workers. If there are more than 20 workers, the standard number of toilet seats and urinals required is 1 per every 40 workers. On especially large projects where crew numbers exceed 200, the recommended number of toilets and urinals is 1 per 50 workers. Whenever possible, it’s best to have a combo unit with both a toilet and urinal onsite to accommodate higher volumes of use.
Placement Depends on the Layout and Size of the Job Site
Rather than placing toilets in one area for large worksites, it is suggested that they be conveniently located and easily accessible at several locations around the site. Having toilets strategically positioned within the working area saves time for employees who work in the far back lot since they do not have to walk as far. Those saved minutes may add up over weeks and months, so careful planning and placement are critical to avoid wasted time and efficiency.
Portable Restrooms are a Great Investment
By offering a restroom on the job location, you may cut down on the distance workers must travel to use a toilet and the time they need to search for an alternative facility since no near restroom is available. The annual cost of 10 minutes of wasted time per employee, per day:
Hourly Rate 5 Employees 10 Employees
$10.00 $2,125.50 $4,250.00
$13.00 $2,762.50 $5,525.00
$15.00 $3,187.50 $6,375.00
(Formula: Hourly Rate divided by 60 Minutes Per Hour x 10 Minutes x Number of Employees x 255 Days Per Year. Referenced through a study conducted by the Portable Sanitation Association International).
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When you consider the benefits of having porta potties on-site, such as not having to travel for them, it’s easy to understand why portable toilets have become a must on construction sites. Because everyone needs bathroom breaks, keeping a few clean portable toilets on hand is critical for employee morale as well as client satisfaction. It is important to keep both happy in order to be successful.
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