Should I lock the jobsite porta potty overnight? ✓ Solved
Most residential framing crews I know lock the unit overnight when the lot sits empty. An open standard unit on a driveway pad is an invitation for…
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Deb K. replied
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OSHA ratios, long-term site rentals, weekly service, high-rise and crane-lift units, winter and vandalism.
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Can a portable toilet be locked overnight at an unattended job site? ✓ Solved
Yes, you can lock a portable toilet overnight at an unattended job site. Use a lock and hasp that does not drill into the door or damage the service…
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Ray M. replied
How do porta potties work on a job site in winter when everything freezes? ✓ Solved
Rental companies add a brine or non-toxic antifreeze solution to the holding tank during winter service visits to prevent freezing. The antifreeze…
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Does OSHA require a handwash station on a construction site, or just toilets? ✓ Solved
Yes, OSHA requires a handwash station on a construction site for crews working with materials that leave residues not removed by sanitizer alone. The…
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Deb K. replied
Winter jobsite: how do you keep a porta potty from freezing between service days? ✓ Solved
The best method for a winter jobsite is to request the rental company use an antifreeze solution in the standard portable toilet holding tank. This…
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Ray M. replied
Weekly porta potty service is not keeping up. When should we go twice a week? ✓ Solved
Weekly service is the baseline for a crew of 18, but you should switch to twice-weekly service immediately. The heat is driving the problem. A…
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Ray M. replied
OSHA porta potty requirements for a construction site: how many toilets per worker? ✓ Solved
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c) requires one standard portable toilet for 1 to 20 workers, one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for 21 to 199…
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Deb K. replied
Crew jumped from 8 to 22 mid-build. When do we need a second porta potty? ✓ Solved
You need a second portable toilet now that your crew has reached 22 people. The OSHA construction standard 1926.51 requires one toilet for 20 or…
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Hector V. replied
Soft ground after rain: how do you keep a jobsite porta potty level and pumpable? ✓ Solved
The rental company should place a portable toilet on a stable base, but you must provide one on soft ground. A standard unit weighs about 200 pounds…
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Deb K. replied
How many porta potties per person does OSHA require, and does the rule change by trade? ✓ Solved
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.51(c) requires one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 workers for a construction crew of 20 to 199 people. For your framing crew of…
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Ray M. replied
What does a standard porta potty rental for a job site include, week to week? ✓ Solved
The weekly service includes a full restock of toilet paper. The driver replaces the roll during the service visit. Marcus is correct about the damage…
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Hector V. replied