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As OSHA and business regulatory bodies in other countries continue to improve working conditions, a leading focus of these agencies has centered on improving bathroom facilities in outdoor jobs by switching to restroom trailers for workers. Restroom trailers, by definition, are moveable facilities that serve as a semi-permanent upgrade to more outdated portable toilets ill-equipped to meet the new regulations. With clean running water, lights, climate control features, and a customizable number of available stations, private bathroom trailers in outdoor construction projects are an excellent way to meet new government regulations and improve employee satisfaction. This article details the different designs and features of restroom trailers for workers, the types of job sites, and some additional benefits employers and employees can experience with a genuine Lang Specialty Trailers product. 

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Varying Designs & Features of Restroom Trailers

The beauty of switching to offering restroom trailers for workers instead of relying on alternative options is that they are available in an array of different designs. These designs can offer different numbers of individual stations depending on the size of your workforce or even offer completely separate facilities for both men and women. Lang Specialty Trailers manufacturers restroom trailers to match any size workforce from the 2-Station ECO Series Trailer to the 12-Station PRO Series Trailer. These trailers can also be designed for male-dominated workforces, mixed-gendered, or non-gendered. 

In addition to the different number of stations, restroom trailers for workers can be outfitted with certain amenities depending on the end application or job site location. These upgrades can include additional heating or cooling amenities to keep employees comfortable in challenging climates. All Lang Specialty Trailers products feature premium toilets, sinks, and urinals along with durable furnishings to withstand continual use. 
 

Built to Improve Job Site Conditions

Providing reasonable access to clean and sanitary bathroom facilities is an OSHA-mandated regulation that all employers must adhere to. In recent history, certain job sites and businesses have been able to claim that individual portable bathrooms, or porta-potty, met this legislative demand. However, as new rules and regulations pass through government agencies businesses must be more considerate of the bathroom facilities offered to employees while on the job. Restroom trailers are not just for building construction projects or highway departments and can be deployed to a wide variety of job sites and even challenging locations. 
 

• Construction Sites: Long-term projects without reasonable access to pre-existing bathroom facilities are the ideal spot to use restroom trailers for workers. As many of these locations will already have access to running water and possibly sewer, trailers can be installed for the duration of the project with minimal maintenance. 
• School Remodeling Projects: Using bathroom trailers at school remodeling projects is a great solution to provide clean access to bathrooms rather than have contractors and sub-contractors utilize the school’s facilities. Although not always a primary concern, the clean vinyl exterior of trailers is less obtrusive than a large collection of blue or gray portable stations. 
• Roadside Construction: The tight spaces, irregular hours, and large workforces make roadside construction a perfect job site for restroom trailers. Considering the bulk of road work is completed in the summer months, a trailer outfitted with an A/C system would provide exceptional comfort to employees. 
• Disaster Relief: Any area hit by natural disasters will likely lack access to running water or power. Providing disaster relief trailers to workers and civilians in these affected areas is essential to their ability to provide meaningful physical and emotional relief. 
• Remote Locations: Bathroom trailers are the perfect solution for remote locations from mining sites, oil wells, and other remote locations without reasonable access to running water, indoor plumbing, or reliable sewer access. The durable exterior construction can withstand rough roads and challenging weather conditions found in these areas. 

 

The Benefits of Enhancing Restroom Facilities

Offering restroom trailers to workers provides tangible benefits beyond a clean and well-maintained bathroom facility. While recent legislative efforts are just now taking effect at job sites across the country and in Canada, employers are already experiencing numerous additional perks from enhancing bathroom conditions. Employers are already finding it easier to attract potential workers for these jobs when they promote access to premium restroom trailers instead of more outdated options. 

This is especially important as workforces grow increasingly less gender-specific and privacy is paramount. As a result, these employees are now happier, are less apt to seek out new positions, and may be more productive during the work day. Making simple changes to the day-to-day operations of these difficult jobs goes a long way toward creating a better workplace culture and employee performance. 
 

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Whether you work in an industry already experiencing new legislative changes or want to get ahead of future changes, purchasing and offering restroom trailers for workers provides untold benefits. From providing on-the-job comfort and privacy to improving chances of landing an important candidate, investing in improving the quality and accessibility of bathroom facilities is critical to overall success. From construction sites to remote mining locations and even disaster relief, a premium quality Lang Specialty Trailers product can withstand challenging conditions and offer an immediate return on investment to employers. If you are interested in adding one, or multiple, restroom trailers for workers to your business, please reach out to a member of our team today to learn more!

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