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Summer Construction’s Hidden Problem
Every summer, job sites ramp up—more hours, more workers, more productivity… and more logistical problems. One issue that often flies under the radar? Sanitation.
When the nearest porta-potty is a five-minute walk—or worse, there isn’t one at all—time (and productivity) takes a hit. That’s where BRIEF RELIEF comes in. Designed specifically for industrial and field work, BRIEF RELIEF’s portable bathroom kits and urinal bags offer a safe, sanitary, and OSHA-compliant solution right on the jobsite.
The Problem with Traditional Solutions
Most job sites use porta-potties—but they:
- Get hot and unsanitary fast during summer
- Often need to be placed far from where crews are working
- Require rental and maintenance costs
- Lead to downtime (walking, waiting, cleaning hands, returning)
Multiply that by 20+ workers several times a day, and you’re looking at lost hours and money.
BRIEF RELIEF: Built for Industrial Use
BRIEF RELIEF products are made to work where you do. Their disposable urinal and solid waste bags are:
- Puncture- and leak-proof
- Gel-based for odor and bacteria control
- Safe to dispose in any trash receptacle
- Used by the U.S. Military and disaster relief teams
Products like the Liquid Waste Bag (BR608) and Disposa-John (BR500) make it easy for workers to take care of business quickly, safely, and hygienically—without leaving the job site.
Real ROI: Productivity and Compliance
Using BRIEF RELIEF products isn’t just a convenience—it’s a cost-saving tool.
Here’s how:
- Less downtime from bathroom trips
- Fewer health complaints (thanks to better sanitation)
- OSHA-compliant sanitation for field crews
- Lower sanitation costs vs. daily porta-potty rentals
“It saves us about 10–15 minutes per worker per shift,” says a construction manager in Texas. “Multiply that by 50 people and it adds up.”
Summer-Specific Perks
During summer:
High temps make enclosed porta-potties unbearable
Workers may skip hydration to avoid bathroom trips
Heat exhaustion risk increases
With BRIEF RELIEF, workers don’t have to choose between staying hydrated and staying comfortable.
What’s in a BRIEF RELIEF Kit?
Each WAG Bag® or urinal bag includes:
Eco-safe gel that solidifies and deodorizes waste
Sealing zip-top outer bag
Optional toilet paper and hand sanitizer wipe
They’re compact, easy to store in work trucks or toolboxes, and ready when needed.
Final Word
This summer, don’t let poor sanitation slow your crew down. BRIEF RELIEF makes staying compliant, clean, and efficient easy, no matter how remote the worksite.
Be prepared. Be productive. Stay brief.
The need for high-quality disaster relief is vital, no matter where you live. Over the past few decades, natural disasters have killed between 40,000 and 50,000 people per year worldwide. Whether communities are leveled by tornadoes, displaced after hurricanes, or left without power after an earthquake, people who experience disaster can’t simply be left to figure it out themselves.
As a company dedicated to providing sanitary, portable toilet solutions for businesses, the military, and first responders, we understand the importance of having the best equipment, materials, and supplies available.
But what do support organizations really need to help survivors through this hardship? Let’s discuss the 6 Rs of disaster relief resources that support organizations need to have ready to bring to disaster sites.
What resources are needed in a disaster situation?
1. Resources – First Aid
First up? First aid. Especially in disasters that result in mass casualties and injuries. Relief organizations must assess the damage and determine the amount/type of first aid kits, medical equipment, and medications needed to treat the most pertinent injuries.
This can be extra challenging with significant infrastructure damage (think – destroyed or blocked roads, no running water, and no electricity).
2. Relief Supplies
Next, aid organizations need to be prepared with enough food and water. People can only go so long without water (no more than three days), so getting enough potable water for drinking and washing becomes a top priority. This can also be challenging to transport when thousands are impacted. The CDC recommends that each person have a gallon of daily water for drinking and sanitation.
Survivors also need access to non-perishable food items that can last without access to electricity. Easy to open, nourishing, and nutritious food must be available. And don’t forget – disasters don’t discriminate by age. Infants and babies need access to formula and soft foods as well.
3. Resettlement Materials
Victims of disasters need access to portable, short-term shelter. Tents, tarps, blankets, and sleeping bags need to be set up in a space where families can be reunified.
This isn’t as simple as it sounds. Especially in areas where infrastructure has been significantly damaged, it can be challenging to find locations for temporary shelters that are safe, accessible, and have access to essential resources like water and sanitation.
4. Restroom Sanitation Resources:
Aid organizations must have a plan to provide portable bathrooms for disaster relief to keep conditions sanitary. That is – unless they want a health disaster to pair with a natural disaster. Some jaw-dropping innovations, such as WAG bags (waste alleviation and gelling bags), portable commodes, and bucket commodes, can make this easier. While not all portable bathrooms are created equal, Brief Relief offers the only NASA-developed gelling agent that deodorizes and solidifies waste within 10 seconds, leaving survivors with an easy, odor-free, sanitary way to go when bathrooms are unavailable.
The fantastic thing about these next-level portable bathroom solutions is that they can be more easily transported than bulky porta-potties or bathroom trailers. They also use eco-friendly disposable waste bags that can be purchased in large quantities and thrown away in the regular garbage. Relief organizations can even provide portable toilet privacy tents or entire portable lavatory systems that can be set up in minutes, serving private restrooms in a pinch.
5. Radios and Response
Landlines and cellular networks can’t be relied on during a disaster. Relief organizations must coordinate efforts, stay updated on emergency alerts, and efficiently make decisions to adapt as the disaster progresses. Communication can make or break success. Radios and satellite phones are indispensable communication alternatives. These devices are designed to operate independently of local infrastructure, allowing communications to continue.
6. Rescue Equipment and Recovery Tools
After a disaster, affected areas are often littered with debris, such as fallen trees, collapsed buildings, and damaged infrastructure. Trucks, bulldozers, and heavy machinery are needed to clear obstructions quickly and safely and repair damaged infrastructure. Large vehicles are also required to transport materials (tents, tarps, and supplies) to disaster-stricken areas and move personnel and supplies. This means being prepared with the correct equipment and the right amount of equipment for the specific disaster.
Responders will also need other recovery tools, such as gloves, ropes, ladders, masks, goggles, and other protective equipment. For some disasters, aid workers use thermal imaging cameras to locate and extract survivors.
When it comes to disaster relief, government relief agencies and other non-government organizations need to be able to count on the quality of their specialized resources and technologies. By equipping organizations like FEMA and NGOs with state-of-the-art medical supplies, innovative sanitation solutions, sustainable shelter options, and efficient logistical support, we empower them to respond effectively and expedite recovery efforts.
Join Brief Relief in supporting disaster relief efforts with innovative, sanitary portable restroom solutions. Together, we can ensure communities receive the essential resources they need to recover and thrive.
Safety is essential on your job site. But have you considered how important security is to your success? Leaving equipment out overnight, poor lighting, and a lack of bathrooms can endanger workers and create long-term costs.
Plus, crime is on the rise at construction sites, including theft, violent crime, and more. And when construction site theft costs between 300 million and 1 billion dollars annually, you can’t afford to ignore taking safety precautions to keep your equipment and employees safe.
At Brief Relief, we’ve spent a lot of time putting our noses in your business. We’ve got your backside when it comes to issues facing the construction industry. Let’s talk about some key issues that put construction workers at risk.
Dangerous neighborhoods
Building in dangerous neighborhoods puts construction workers closer to crime. Construction sites are attractive for criminals due to high-value items that are hard to track, little security, large sites, and poor lighting.
Access to clean bathrooms for construction workers
There are several health hazards on job sites, and bathrooms are a big one. For construction workers, a restroom can be 20 floors down, across a busy street, down the block, or in a disgusting, unsanitary port-a-potty. Considering the average person has to go three times a day (or more), that’s a lot of wasted time and unnecessary exposure to waste. It’s also common for a worksite to not meet OSHA requirements, risking your worker’s health.
Plus, peeing on the job site can be a PR nightmare. Without portable toilets for construction sites, companies can face public relations issues created by employees relieving themselves where they shouldn’t.
Construction Sites are a Magnet for Criminals.
Once crews clock out, materials like copper, lumber, tools, and expensive machinery are often left unattended, especially if there aren’t any security measures on the site. (And many materials are priced at an all-time high due to shortages.)
Thieves take advantage of locations with minimum security and lighting, which offer the opportunity for maximum profit. And considering that job sites are often left unattended after hours, it’s too good to be true for criminals who can turn construction materials for a profit.
Jobsite Security Solutions
A few solutions are oh-so-simple!
Lighting
Light it up! Ensuring your site is well-lit is simple, but it deters thieves from lurking in the dark. Floodlights and motion sensors go a long way to increase security. Just make sure your lights don’t obscure any security cameras if you have them.
Security Systems
You’d be surprised at how many security systems can be installed without a professional. Many portable surveillance system options can be moved as your project advances. With the increased surveillance and technology capabilities, you can get some excellent options for less than you think.
Fences and Locks
If you have a budget, add a fence. It will take away the opportunity from criminal opportunists. If you want to level up, you can add a fence covering that obscures your site from view, making it more difficult to see potential items to steal after hours. Even better, secure valuable materials and tools at the end of each shift. This smart safety measure could spare you from significant financial losses.
Access to On-Site Bathroom Solutions
Give your workers access to a nearby bathroom to save time and increase sanitation. This will keep your workers safe and avoid any unfortunate public urination disputes.
As the top manufacturer of worksite bathroom solutions, Brief Relief products are the safest way to go to the bathroom when no bathrooms are available. Our portable bathroom solutions, such as the Disposable Urinal Bags or the Lavatory System, offer a simpler, more affordable alternative. Plus, our biodegradable waste bags are not only sanitary- they’re OSHA certified.
Stay Safe!
Every construction team wants increased safety, decreased loss, and increased productivity. Implementing measures like adequate lighting, secure fencing, and access to on-site bathroom solutions can reduce risks while making your worksite more productive and safe.
At Brief Relief, utility workers, construction crews, telecommunication techs, and clean energy workers trust our products as part of their daily routine when they can’t quickly and safely access a restroom.
Explore how our products can work for you and your crew!
