Working on a construction site typically means your workers won't have a regular bathroom to use. Instead, you'll need to rely on a portable toilet. However, deciding on the type of porta-potty or the placement can be difficult, especially if you're new to the job. Knowing what you should and shouldn't do will help you keep your construction site safe and sanitary. 

Do: 

Keep them up to code. 

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the quotas for toilets on a construction site. One toilet is needed for each sex for roughly every 15 people, but you can get the specific number per person on their website. There are also other requirements, such as having proper lighting and ventilation and providing access to a hand-washing station. Check state laws as well so you're not in violation.  

Place them nearby. 

Keep your employees in mind when placing portable toilet rentals. They should be within quick walking distance of the construction site and on smooth and level ground. However, don't place them too close to machinery and other dangerous equipment. 

Don't: 

Put them near curbs. 

To ensure the safety of your employees, don't place portable toilets near any curbs, traffic, walkways, or driveways. Doing so prevents tripping or coming into contact with other people or vehicles when they open the door. If your team is doing road construction, you'll need to place the toilets behind a barrier so they can avoid oncoming traffic. 

Forget to clean them. 

Portable toilets need to be hosed down and emptied often, with professional service typically done once a week. Remember to restock toilet paper every day. It's also a good idea to provide sinks or a hand-washing station to promote cleanliness among your workers. 

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