When it comes to employee safety and sanitation across the construction, utility, and mining industries, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prides itself in making sure employers walk a straight line. So, don’t just guess at OSHA’s regulations for restrooms (hefty fine, anyone?). Instead, let us share them with you. We’ll even provide you…
From tending to a facility that’s lost power from a blown transformer to repairing an electrical malfunction in a residential home, going to the bathroom should be the least of an electrician’s worries. Yet it’s one that can cause the most hubbub. Which is why the best tools for electricians have nothing to do…
While hotshots undergo rigorous physical and psychological training to fight the most aggressive fires and survive in the most primitive living conditions, they still need a bathroom solution that is convenient, sanitary, and most importantly, portable.
As of summer 2022, the average cost nationwide for a gallon of diesel fuel is $5.28—$2 higher than this time last year. In some states, like California, the price hike is even higher, with diesel prices reaching an average of $6.40 a gallon. For owner-operators and others who foot the bill, this equates to $600…
While there isn’t accurate and reliable data on heat-related deaths among outdoor workers, over the past 10 years, at least 384 workers have died from heat-related causes. Unfortunately, more incidents are bound to happen as above-normal temperatures are predicted for most of the U.S. this summer. Sure, we all know about dehydration, heat strokes, and…
Public Relations problems arise from actual problems. That’s right. PR crises often surface when there’s something fundamentally wrong within your business that’s brushed under the rug or ignored. And until that something’s addressed, you’ve got a ticking time bomb on your hands. Tick, Tick… But what if we said utilities companies can drastically reduce the…
As an operations manager, you deal with a lot of crap. Reporting to insistent higher-ups, keeping your team productive, resolving conflicts between departments. It’s enough to wipe anyone out. So, we totally get that looking for a Porta Potty alternative for your remote teams may not be high on your list. But did you know…
Without a doubt, there’s an increase in frequency and damage caused by major storms and tornadoes nationwide, such as the tornados that tore through Kentucky and the Midwest in December 2021 as well as the “superstorm” hurricanes. Overall, 2021 was hailed as the second costliest year on record for the insurance industry ($145 billion) thanks…
Long hours stuck in traffic. Endless drives to construction sites. Long, laborious hours installing new lines at remote utility service locations. While these typical stomping grounds of a telecom worker are fine and dandy, where’s one to take a whiz when needed? Seems a bit dirty to admit, but indoor plumbing is a luxury everyone…
Bathroom breaks. The dirty, little secret no one likes to talk about that’s costing companies LOADS of money. Make a stink and require employees to punch out to use the restroom, and you could get a hefty fine. Do nothing about bathroom breaks, and you’ll silently rack up thousands upon thousands of dollars in lost…
With so many scenarios going on during this pandemic, ensuring job site safety in the workplace is key. It’s vitally important to not only train employees, but have control measures in place that prevent the spread of infection. There are multiple measures that can assist in ensuring job safety.
With so many scenarios going on during this pandemic, ensuring job site safety in the workplace is key. It’s vitally important to not only train employees, but have control measures in place that prevent the spread of infection. There are multiple measures that can assist in ensuring job safety.
Have you overlooked your sanitation safety requirements from OSHA? You might be out of compliance, exposing your company to unnecessary risk.
Have you overlooked your sanitation safety requirements from OSHA? You might be out of compliance, exposing your company to unnecessary risk.
Have you overlooked your sanitation safety requirements from OSHA? You might be out of compliance, exposing your company to unnecessary risk.
With so many scenarios going on during this pandemic, ensuring job site safety in the workplace is key. It’s vitally important to not only train employees, but have control measures in place that prevent the spread of infection. There are multiple measures that can assist in ensuring job safety.
Regardless of the virus or bacteria that is causing illnesses across the country, medical professionals in hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers are at the highest risk for contracting and spreading illnesses. Here are 10 ways that will help medical professionals prevent the spread of unwanted bacteria/viruses.
In the age of this global COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for everyone to remain as healthy and hygienic as possible. While on the front line, first responders, FEMA & Red Cross workers, military personnel, utility and construction workers, and medical staff must interact with the general population.
Not all forward operating bases (FOB) are the same. For some soldiers, there may be limited electricity, no hot showers, no running water, and no toilets that flush. Fortunately, there’s are lavatory solutions that are not only more sanitary but also more cost-effective.
Brief Relief products are currently being used by the top 100 utility companies in the U.S. and Canada, municipalities, construction companies, government agencies, and the U.S. and Canadian militaries. Here are some reasons why.
Managing for the sustainability of public lands and resources is a huge responsibility that we all must contribute to today. The BLM supports best human waste management practices in public lands, like Brief Relief’s waste solutions.
In a typical setting, exposure to human wastes is hazardous enough. It’s even more worrisome in hospitals where people are already sick. Waste bags can offer hospitals a more hygienic solution to the management of human waste.
As a flooring installer working on all types of flooring, you know the challenges of finding a bathroom when a project you’re working on doesn’t even have functioning plumbing yet. Here’s when you need a portable lavatory system.
When preparing emergency preparedness kits, many have failed to identify one of the most basic human needs in times of disaster apart from clean water, food, and shelter; the need to use the bathroom.
With waste bags, patients don’t need to be assisted or carried to the toilet whenever they need to use the bathroom. Find out more about how Brief Relief can assist private duty nurses.