Portable Restrooms in the NewsPosted on Feb 27, 2013 - 09:00 AM | News | Comments (5)Officials have been investigating a case where a young girl spontaneously caught fire in her hospital bed. The 11-year-old cancer survivor’s accident is now said to have been caused by hand sanitizer. "We found that given the mixture of the olive oil and the hand sanitizer on the cotton shirt, it was like a candle wick that was easily ignited by the static that was in the bedding and clothing in her room," Deputy State Fire Marshal Dan Jones confirmed. The unusual incident is another reason why many portable restroom companies are switching away from alcohol based hand sanitizer. This type of sanitizer has also been the cause of many cases of vandalism where portable restrooms are set on fire by igniting the alcohol based sanitizer containers. Portable Restroom Trailers offers the option of full hot water hand wash sinks in our portable restrooms. Not only are they more sanitary, they avoid accidents and vandalizing. The Sequester’s Effect on National Parks Unless Congress can vote on a new budget change, the Sequester is going into effect March 1st. The Washington Post has investigated what this means for the National Parks Department. Advocates for the vast numbers of visitors to America’s national parks are pressuring Congress to prevent deep automatic spending cuts that would result in reduced hours and services across the country, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to Yellowstone. The National Park’s budget is 80-90% staff which will make it very difficult to avoid losing park personnel. According to Lisa Rein, “The prospect of dirtier restrooms, sporadic grass mowing and litter pickup, and a shortage of rangers to answer questions and patrol has set off a furious campaign by a coalition of park advocates, tourism officials and businesses from to Maine to Wyoming.” Portable Restroom Trailers works with many parks and outdoor events. We understand the importance of clean facilities. Park advocate... More
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The Triumph: Sewage At SeaPosted on Feb 20, 2013 - 11:00 AM | News | Comments (5)Triumph’s breakdown at sea while carrying over 4,200 passengers, including elderly and children, has given rise to a multitude of debates. One of the topics that have come to light is that of sewage. The engine room fire shut everything down, ultimately paralyzing the cruise ship. This resulted in the loss of air conditioning, as well as the function of most of the restroom facilities. From this incident, there have been stories of passengers having to go to the bathroom in red plastic bags, sewage dripping down walls, and feces floating in the water due to the malfunctions and lack of bathroom availability. Regardless of whether those stories are true or not, they bring up a good topic of concern. The issue of sewage directly affecting our health is a growing matter. It greatly impacts everyone, young and old. Let’s assume that the bathroom situation on the ship was somewhere in the middle with regards to the stories told. How would that be any different than an everyday porta potty that sits in direct sunlight, closed in with no ventilation in the heat of the summer? It’s really not any different…the problem is when you can’t flush the waste that’s been sitting for hours or wash your hands after stepping out of a dirty bathroom, your risk of disease and germs increases phenomenally. E.Coli, Salmonella, and Staph are just a few of the harmful diseases that can be picked up in unclean restroom conditions. Is it worth the risk of your child’s, your grandparent’s, or even your health? Germs in public facilities are inevitable; yet can be reduced. With options such as portable bathroom trailers that provide soap, running water, and flushable toilets, and an increased awareness for more hygienic habits and practices, we can decrease the amount of germs that are being spread, thus creating a healthier, happier society. Perhaps even cruise companies will now consider restroom trailers…j... More
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Women Getting in the GamePosted on Feb 13, 2013 - 04:00 PM | Sporting Events | Comments (3)This year’s Super Bowl saw an even greater increase in female viewers than ever before. With nearly 50% of viewers being women, sporting events such as football and NASCAR races aren’t just for men anymore. Women are immersing themselves in the sport, whether it’ going to the game clad in team apparel, or planning a mega tailgating party. Tailgating is one area where this change has been seen. Tailgaters are creating more elaborate set-ups and food to make their whole group comfortable for the big game. We’ve talked about the growth of home gating. People want to celebrate the game without leaving the comforts of their home, so the comforts need to be brought to them. Additionally, races and walks is another area that has seen an increase in female participation. More women have been participating in marathons, run/walks for causes, and cross-state bike rides. Women's Health reports that the number of people who've finished a half-marathon has more than tripled since 2000, and a whopping 59 percent of finishers are women. What event planners can learn from this new trend is to prepare for an increase in the need for women’s facilities. A better stocked and higher quality bathroom is a must for all events now.- why? Schools that host sporting events are now realizing this and are starting to offer better restrooms for their female spectators. They understand the importance of making everyone comfortable, and providing higher quality and more modern facilities in the hopes that spectators will be impressed and want to come back next time. As we enter the season of spring sports, we look forward to seeing all the sports become more populated by women. Due to the growth of women in sports, event planners should look for an increase in the requests to provide the best restrooms available to make their event spectacular. Whether participating or viewing, women’s increased involvement in sports is sure to improve t... More
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What's This New Trend...Homegating?Posted on Feb 06, 2013 - 11:00 AM | Sporting Events | Comments (2)Tailgating can be a great experience. It’s exciting, competitive, and fun. But what happens when you can’t or don’t want to go to the game? You bring it home! It’s the newest trend called Homegating. Homegating is essentially the new tailgating. It’s bringing the tailgating party into your home for a more personal experience. In the past, tailgaters have been mostly men, but today it’s a growing trend among women. Statistics say that 44% of the NFL fan base is now women. Women are getting more involved in spectator sports, above and beyond just watching games. The NFL has recognized this new trend, and in conjunction with Holly Robinson Peete whose husband is an ex NFL player, has created a line of Homegating tools and accessories with team logos, that likely appeal to women. The idea is to make Homegating a family oriented event for everyone to be involved in while still watching and cheering for your favorite team. From apparel, to decorations, to food, the options are endless! This trend has quickly caught on amongst families because it is a cleaner, safer, and more economical option to traditional tailgating. Should you choose to host a Homegating party, depending on how many football fanatics you plan on having in your home, you might consider renting a small restroom trailer for two reasons: 1.) to avoid everyone wandering through your home trying to find a bathroom, and 2.) to avoid wreaking havoc on your septic system. A portable bathroom might just be a safer, more practical option for your home. While accommodating multiple guests, it won’t break the budget, you can decorate it accordingly, and it may even catapult you to the top of the “Best Homegating Party” list. Happy Homegating!
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Farmers Look To Restroom Trailers For Compliance With Field Sanitation LawsPosted on Jan 30, 2013 - 04:00 PM | News | Comments (2)How does providing safe and sanitary bathroom facilities for those working hard to harvest our fruit and veggies effect you and I? Chew on this…without a clean and sanitary place to go to the bathroom and wash their hands, the food that they harvest may be full of bacteria and other hazardous organisms. Here’s a scenario to consider: Imagine that the bathroom facility is a mile away, there’s no vehicle to take you, and you have to go badly, but you don’t want to take that long going all the way to the bathrooms anyway because you have a quota to make and you need to get paid. As a result, you decide to go off to the side to do your business. Were you far enough away that it didn’t affect the soil? How did you wash your hands? It’s possible that soil that has been exposed to defecation or urine can transfer bacteria to the plants. Harmful organisms can also be transferred to the plants by unclean hands. That’s not to say that any time there’s a contamination outbreak that’s the case, but it can happen. The government recognizes this and has produced a Field Sanitation law under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In addition, some states that have a large farming industry have created Acts that are similar to the government provisions, but are more detailed regulations for the farm owners and managers to follow. Illinois is one of those states. It has issued the Field Sanitation Act, which gives a very clear explanation of how every farm that employs 10 or more workers must provide hygienic bathroom and drinking facilities. It states that they can be permanent structures or portable bathrooms, but they must provide private toilets with toilet paper, clean water and soap for hand washing, as well as a way to adequately dry hands. The conditions of those portable restrooms must be sanitarily maintained, safe, and sufficiently ventilated; no more than ¼ of a mile a... More
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Planning Ahead...Important or Not?Posted on Jan 23, 2013 - 11:00 AM | Summer Events | Comments (2)If you’re going to be hosting a large outdoor event this summer whether it’s a wedding, family reunion, or company picnic, most will say to start your preparations now. It's true, planning ahead will ease some of your anxiety and lighten the burden because it will give you plenty of time and allow you to do a more thorough job. But keep in mind that although you’re planning ahead, sometimes the initial plans can be forced to change depending on different circumstances. Can you guess the one detail of an outdoor event that we’ve been called about at the last minute time and time again? You guessed it…it’s the bathroom arrangement! We’ve experienced an array of calls ranging from customers who realized at the last minute that there were too many guests for the amount of restrooms available, to the hosts deciding that they didn’t want so many people walking through their home, to the restrooms at the outdoor venue being too far away for the guests to get to. All of these customers had original plans that changed; in the end they decided to rent a portable restroom trailer as a solution for their dilemma. Don’t panic…not all plans change at the last minute. In fact, planning ahead does have its rewards. For example, a family that had previously rented a portable trailer for a wedding has recently requested another restroom trailer for another wedding since the guests raved about it so much. Because this family has already begun planning for the summer, they can be confident that they will have the best trailer to fit their needs, and that their guests this time around will have the same remarkable experience as the first. Planning ahead is important and highly recommended, but don’t forget to double check the details as it gets closer to the event date. As we’ve illustrated, plans can spontaneously change at the last minute, which may demand a slight alteration in the final arrang... More
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