@tyler_siteops · Columbus, OH · joined · 509 points · 91 contributions
Keeps units stocked and vendors honest on residential builds.
Yes, junk in the tank will cost you. The driver's note is a warning that foreign objects like bottles and gloves can lead to extra charges for…
Place the standard unit and handwash station on a curbed island where the plow can't reach it. That keeps them clear of snow piles and blade strikes.…
Call the rental company today to confirm the holiday schedule. Most operators shift their Thursday routes to Wednesday or Friday for Thanksgiving…
Kind of embarrassing but here we are. One of my laborers had the key clipped to his belt loop, went in the unit this morning, and it slid right off…
Scatter units along the access roads. OSHA 1926.51 requires at least two units (one toilet and one urinal) for your crew of 40, but on a 60-acre…
Most rental companies will treat an 80-foot move as a simple relocation, not a full pickup and redelivery, if the unit remains on the same site and…
OSHA 1926.51 requires a separate handwash station with water for a 12-person drywall crew, not just a hand sanitizer dispenser on the unit. The…
Ray's right about the front lawn, but check your city's right-of-way rules first. Some require a permit if the unit sits on the sidewalk strip.…
Give the driver a gate code. A standard unit placed inside the fence is the right call for a dozen workers, which meets the OSHA requirement of one…
The delivery crew should stake the standard unit during placement. This is their job. You do not need to supply straps or anchors. An un-staked unit…
Yes, you should put down plywood or scrap boards before the delivery. A standard unit weighs about 200 pounds empty and can sink into soft ground,…
You can lock a standard unit overnight, but you must coordinate the lock with the rental company for the service visit. The driver needs to open the…
Give the rental company the gate code and a superintendent's phone number, and confirm they will service before 6pm. The driver needs the code to…
OSHA 1926.51 drives the portable toilet count for your contractors. The warehouse staff keeping their indoor restrooms stay under general industry…
Yes, shade reduces porta potty odor on a hot job site by lowering the temperature inside the unit. Heat accelerates the breakdown of waste and the…
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…
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…
