4 Ways to Keep Winter Construction Workers Safe
With Midwest temperatures dipping into the negatives and weather conditions threatening construction progress, the winter makes managing your construction site more difficult. Deadlines still apply even though inclimate weather may threatens. Getting the project done on time is the goal, but your employees’ safety remains top priority. A porta potty rental serves as a quick escape from the cold while providing your employees with this basic necessity. Check out how your portable restroom rental can manage winter temps and be used to your advantage.
Hang Onto Hand Sanitizer
Sick workers are a major way to kill productivity. Skip out on the sick day by having hand sanitizer on deck. Although washing one’s hands is the typical way to avoid the flu bug, water freezes in frigid temperatures. Two ways to approach this dilemma include: winterizing your unit or including hand sanitizer. Save yourself time and money by asking for the simplest solution. Reliable and adaptable, hand sanitizer does not begin to freeze until it hits around -174 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, that’s cold. Hand sanitizer keeps your employees healthy while being a sufficient solution for your work site.
Don’t Pass On a Portable Restroom Heater
Give your employees that warm and fuzzy feeling by including a portable heater in your rental. In the summer, porta potties don’t have a problem being warm. But because the winter does not always promise bright, direct sunlight, the restrooms gain no heat from the sun. Dismiss draftiness by asking our team about your rental’s electrical capabilities. The heaters’ rely on an outlet to supply power. Once installed, productivity and morale is sure to increase.
Don’t Slip, Salt Down
Keep your workforce grounded by salting down the ice around your porta potty rental. Ice serves as a major liability for your site, but potential falls can be prevented. Salt remains cheap while other solutions like heated walkway mats can be pricey. This inexpensive solution allows workers to move around the site without fear of falling.
Follow OSHA standards
OSHA regulations are always enforceable, especially in the wintertime. OSHA requires contractors to provide one portable restroom for every 20 employees or less. Luckily, our Basic Porta Potty includes a urinal and toilet. So one Basic restroom per 20 employees is easily manageable. Other construction models and designs are also available for consistent efficiency.