As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure employees are safe and have access to sanitation facilities on the job site. On construction and event sites, portable toilets are a necessity. But the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set rules regarding port-a-potties to protect workers. Econ-O-Johns in Waterloo, IL, is the community’s go-to resource for portable toilets and hand wash stations. They’re here to explain what you need to know about the laws regarding rental toilets at job sites.

Guide to Portable Toilets at Work Sites

Accessibility

All users must be able to access the sanitation facilities easily. You need enough portable toilets to accommodate the number of workers on site without forming extensive lines. As a rule of thumb, you need one port-a-potty per 10 employees. Also, you must allow workers to leave their post to use the restroom as often and as long as they need to within reason. 

Privacy

Port-a-potties must provide adequate privacy so users can comfortably and safely take care of their personal needs. Doors need to lock from the inside, and if there is more than one toilet in the port-a-potty, each toilet must be enclosed by its entrance. Also, the walls around the toilet must be high enough to provide seclusion.

Gender Designations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to provide portable toilets for each gender. However, in single-stall units, the business doesn’t have to provide separate facilities for men and women.

ADA-Compliance

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to provide equal access to people with disabilities. Employers must rent ADA-compliant port-a-potties, which include toilets, waste receptacles, and other sanitation features at adequate heights. The units also contain broader entryways to allow people with special physical needs to enter and exit safely.

Whether you need a portable toilet or handwashing station for your construction site, private party, or public event, Econ-O-Johns can help. These sanitation professionals offer three models: flushing, standard, and handicap, as well as rental options on daily, weekly, or monthly terms. If you’re a business owner in Waterloo, there’s no one better to trust for your sanitation facility needs. Call (618) 939-3001 to speak with a friendly staff member or visit the website to learn more.