Portable toilets are a necessity at outdoor events and construction sites. However, they can be dangerous in high winds, floods, and extreme temperatures. Managing portable toilets requires extra precautions when bad weather is approaching. Here’s how to keep everyone safe and prevent damage to your portable toilets.
Always Secure Portable Toilets to Prevent Tipping
Portable toilets should always be secured with stakes, sandbags, or tie-downs to prevent them from tipping. Rent-A-Can stakes portable toilets when they are installed on dirt. When placed on an asphalt or concrete surface, care should be taken when considering placement. Suggested placement is near a dumpster or portable office to help block the occasional strong Arizona wind. Tip-overs do happen. When this happens, please call the Rent-A-Can office at 520-466-7755 to schedule corrective actions.
Protecting Against Rain and Flooding
Portable toilets should not be placed in areas prone to flooding. Placement is crucial when it comes to preventing puddles and mud from forming—always position them on elevated ground in areas that drain well after storms. Consider covering the portable toilets with tarps or canopies to help protect people from the rain, and make sure that they have sufficient lighting for rainy conditions.
Dealing with Extreme Cold and Heat
Areas with extreme cold or heat waves pose extra challenges for managing portable toilets.
When it is freezing outside, extra attention is needed to prevent the waste tank from freezing. Thankfully we don’t experience this issue in central Arizona!
Extreme heat poses an entirely different threat to portable toilets. Heat and humidity are often the perfect breeding grounds for contagious diseases. Providing hand washing and sanitizer stations with portable toilets is important to minimize the risk of users getting sick.
Heat also means stronger odors, so use a superior odor-fighting product that also helps keep bacteria under control. Keeping a porta-potty cool in summer isn’t easy. Place portable toilets in shaded areas and avoid direct sunlight to reduce the amount of heat inside whenever possible.
Regular Monitoring and Maintenance
Daily monitoring and maintenance are essential when it comes to managing portable toilets, especially in bad weather. Check for leaks, test the door and lock mechanisms, and make sure the units are clean and that toilet paper is well-stocked.
Choose Rent-A-Can for Managing Portable Toilets in Bad Weather
Managing portable toilets may seem like a significant task in bad weather. However, if you plan ahead and make maintenance arrangements beforehand, the task will be much easier. After all, keeping your guests or employees safe in adverse weather conditions is your primary goal.
If you have questions or concerns about managing portable toilets in bad weather, contact Rent-A-Can in Casa Grande, Arizona. We are here to help you with your portable toilet needs.