Long term portable toilet hire for construction sites 25 August 2022 Whether you are project managing a development of new builds, a site supervisor or overseeing a long-term refurbishment, portable toilet hire should be near the top of your to-do list. Our latest guide looks at long term portable toilet hire for your construction site. In our earlier article Why your builders need portable shower trailers, we touched on the guidelines relating to the provision of welfare facilities to the construction industry. Here we look at the benefits of long-term hire and the products available. How many toilets do I need on a construction site? The Health & Safety Executive (HSE), the government agency responsible for the welfare of employees in the workplace, advises that flushing toilets and running water must be available to workers, and recommends that one portable toilet should be provided for every 7 workers who work a 40-hour week. Additionally, the HSE has protocols in place for the basins that should be available; ideally, portable toilet units should have a basin sufficient for workers to wash hands and arms up to elbows. The HSE goes on to elaborate that in addition to providing sufficient and adequate toilets for construction workers, the toilets must also be kept clean, in good condition and with an adequate supply of consumables. Portable toilet hire and other products from Fortis Hire Our range of standard portable toilet hire products feature a standalone, single use plastic portable toilet, a 6-man plastic urinal, and a plastic disabled toilet. The single toilet unit features a foot-operated fresh water hand basin and flush system, and requires no mains power making it ideal for construction sites with no utilities. The 6-man plastic urinal works well in conjunction with the single toilet units on sites where there is a higher ratio of men to women, and can be used alongside a portable hand wash station where preferred. In line with HSE guidelines for employers to provide ‘showers where necessary’, we also supply portable shower rental. The availability of showers allows workers to reduce prolonged skin contact with potential irritants and gives them the opportunity to freshen up prior to getting into their own vehicles to travel home. Showing site workers they are valued in this way, has the potential to increase productivity. Our portable shower trailers are available as 4-bay, 5-bay and 6-bay units and require a mains water supply. However, where no mains water is available, we can supply an IBC (intermediate bulk container) with pump. The benefits of long-term hire from Fortis Hire Closely following government guidelines that toilets must be ‘kept clean and in good condition, and that there is always an adequate supply of toilet paper, soap etc.’ all our portable toilet units are thoroughly steam cleaned and deodorised prior to delivery, and arrive on site fully stocked with all necessary consumables. Throughout a long-term period of hire, portable toilet units will become less pristine than at delivery, and consumables will run out. With our portable toilet cleaning service, customers will have the peace of mind that our vacuum pump trucks can service their units on site. Tanks are emptied and sumps refilled, the toilet is cleaned inside and out, and all consumables are replenished. Customers also benefit from access to our dedicated emergency telephone support where a team of engineers is on hand to respond to any needs, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Portable toilet hire near me If you are responsible for booking the toilets and welfare facilities on a construction site, for an office refurbishment or for a renovation project, we operate and supply across London and the Home Counties. Where you cannot see your location in the areas we cover, please get in touch to discuss your exact requirements. Simply call 01525 643850 or email to sales@fortishire.co.uk Categories Advice & Information Government Advice