Entries Tagged Employee Safety

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase “There is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that didn’t get asked.” Some...

Each day we make decisions that can affect our safety. It’s no secret that almost 90% of incidents are caused by unsafe...

The holidays are upon us, and for portable restroom operators in northern climes that may mean putting their stock to bed and...

In a perfect world, a contractor would be able to see whenever company technicians engage in risky driving behaviors and then coach...

Arson is a big problem for the portable sanitation industry, but there’s no need to tell you that. Instead, to mark October...

Extreme weather is occurring more frequently and, when it affects your construction site, it’s a safety hazard to on-site personnel. If you...

August being National Traffic Awareness Month makes for a good opportunity to reflect on the importance of road safety. While overall miles traveled...

In physically demanding jobs like construction, hydration is essential to not only worker productivity but also safety. This is especially...

The summer has been a hot one so far. Even for areas accustomed to heat, some of the temperatures and heat...

Summer is in full swing, your trucks are all on the road, techs are servicing restrooms right and left, and the phones...

In January 1986 a significant and tragic event happened that was completely preventable. The space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds ...

Construction is an inherently stressful job for a lot of reasons. Difficult weather conditions, long and irregular hours, tight deadlines ...

Spring has sprung and special events season is here. While the busier season can be a boon, it does come with inherent...

A few summers ago my younger brother called me midmorning on a weekday. Being that summer is northern Wisconsin’s busy season, I...