Brave police officers and firefighters put their lives on the line daily while protecting and serving. Having to think of so many important factors when it comes to saving lives, no one would ever imagine that one of life’s basic necessities would also have to factor into their thinking: where and how to use the…
There are a surprising number of businesses and industries where vomiting is a common occurrence. Did you know that many surgical center patients experience Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) after surgery? Typically occurring within the first 24 hours post-surgery, around 20-30 percent of patients find themselves vomiting, while approximately 50 percent of patients experience…
It’s no secret that we depend on the ease of at-home delivery services, especially since COVID darkened our doors. These days, we rely on package delivery services more than ever. Drivers already face the almost impossible challenge of quickly delivering every single package on their trucks during a shift, but you may not realize how…
No one likes using a Porta Potty. However, for the many industries that rely on remote workers (like construction, gas, utilities, or even telecom), Porta Potties seem to be the only option. It feels like outdoor workers are destined to spend every day relieving themselves in an oversized, smelly plastic box. But you might be…
If you’ve ever been on a remote job site or had to use the restroom while working miles away from the nearest service station, we’re sure you’ll agree that Porta Potties are a ubiquitous portable toilet solution. Unfortunately, many workers find having to use them so unpleasant, they’ll actually hold it in to avoid using…
It’s a simple fact that people love the convenience of at-home delivery services, especially since the dawn of the pandemic. These days, we’re relying more and more on delivery services. Drivers already face enormous challenges when it comes to delivering every single package on their trucks during their shifts. Still, most people probably aren’t aware…
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…
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.
Our goal at Brief Relief is a safe, hygienic, and productive workplace wherever your employees conduct their daily tasks. Brief Relief is trusted by thousands of mobile workers everyday.
Many companies lose thousands a year on bathroom breaks — not because workers take an unreasonable amount of time, but because getting to the nearest restroom facility could mean walking for miles. Skip the hike, and use our portable Waste Bags to save time and money.
Health risks linked to exposure to human waste can be as troublesome as they may be common in work industries where bathrooms aren’t plentiful. Providing workers with clean alternatives through portable waste bags can be the solution.
In storms’ aftermath, portable, landfill-safe disposable bathroom solutions give utility workers, first responders and volunteer organizations access to hygienic sanitation facilities that contain waste. ESCONDIDO, Calif. – Lack of access to functioning bathroom facilities in areas affected by the most recent hurricanes poses a serious threat to human health as the accumulation of human feces…
What happens when you’re on someone else’s massive property, in the middle of nowhere, 300 feet above the ground, and nature calls? It’s not something a lot of workers may think about — until they have to think about it. Thankfully, Brief Relief is a company that has put a great deal of thought into…
Ally Bain was 14 when she experienced the humiliation of having an accident in public. She was out shopping with her mom when the urge to use the bathroom struck. As a patient with Crohn’s disease, she knew she had a matter of minutes before she would lose control of her bowels. Read More at:…
A look into the life of female cab drivers in New York City, the last story in a three-part series. This is the last story in a three-part series on the life of immigrant workers in New York CIty. Here is Part One, on Chinese delivery workers, and Part Two on Latino construction workers. Read More at: https://prospect.org/article/women-behind-wheel
There’s no denying that public bathrooms can be germ-ridden places. According to a study presented at the Infectious Diseases Society of America annual meeting, scientists who studied samples taken from a variety of public restrooms found that the sheer number of illness-causing bacteria present was too big to measure in many cases. Read More at: https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/can-you-catch-germs-from-a-public-toilet-seat.aspx
New York City taxi drivers put up with a lot. But even for long-suffering hacks, the stomach-churning toilets they’re forced to use at the city’s busiest airport are too much to bear, they said. The bathrooms at JFK Airport‘s Central Taxi Hold, where drivers queue up for fares, have fallen into an appalling state of disrepair. And…
Strict toilet break rules and inadequate facilities are causing discomfort and humiliation for some workers, a labour organization says. Read More at: https://www.bbc.com/news/10360283
with the purchase of the
