Research shows that employees with high morale are generally happy employees. Happier employees tend to be more productive and drive business success. One of the requirements for employers is to provide clean and convenient bathrooms for the staff. However, it is also a good opportunity to boost employee morale.
Bathrooms tend to be one of the busiest locations within a business, and they require constant attention. According to 2020 Kimberly Clark research, an average American employee uses the restroom 3-4 times a day. The same study states that 71% of office staff treat the company restroom as the face of its management. Regardless of the restroom location (a building, a trailer, or a worksite), employers should provide a safe and clean bathroom experience at the workplace.
Contractors should consider the ROI of more engaged employees when budgeting for the portable restrooms on your site. Portable sanitation service providers offer a range of units for worksites:
Types of restroom units for worksites
- Standard Restroom Unit — a basic porta potty that provides simple restroom amenities.
- Flushing Restroom Unit — combines the simplicity of the standard restroom with the comfort of a flushing toilet with a concealed waste tank. Like a traditional porta potty, the flushing restroom has a small footprint to maintain the mobility of your job site.
- Hand Hygiene Stations — all portable restrooms should be accompanied by hand hygiene stations, preferably a portable sink that provides running water, soap, and paper towels. When space is limited, hand sanitizer stations are a good substitute.
- Restroom Trailer — contains plumbing for running water and electricity for lights and air conditioning, creating a superior bathroom experience. Trim levels range from basic with standard fixtures to high-end luxury options with enhanced amenities. They are available in various sizes, ranging from two to nine stalls.
No doubt, that clean workplace restrooms are essential for employee satisfaction and overall company success. It paints a bigger picture and proves that no detail is too small for management to notice and take pride in. In return, if employees are proud of their workspace, it motivates them to perform better and increases productivity.
Reach out to the industry-leading experts for the right equipment and service schedule to keep your project safe, and clean, and provide a positive experience for your crew.
Recommended number of toilets
The employer should provide at least one toilet per workplace, with separate facilities for men and women if both sexes work together. However, the recommended number of toilets can be higher depending on the number of workers, calculated separately for men and women:
If the toilets are shared with the public, you need to increase their number so that the staff can use them without delay.
References
Requirements for the UK: https://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/toilets.htm
Requirements for the US: https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=296-800-23020
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