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Clean Hands, Healthy Community: Tips for Proper Hand Hygiene
Clean hands are the first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses, from the common cold to more serious illnesses such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, and influenza. Many germs are spread because people don’t effectively wash their hands and practice good hand hygiene. A recent study found that only 5% of participants wash their hands long…
Read MorePlanning a Large Outdoor Event? Six Elements That Should Not Be Overlooked
Producing a flawless outdoor event can be tricky, but with proper planning and considerations in place you can prevent even the most destructive event mishaps. Here is a list of 6 event elements that are critical to the success of outdoor events: Restroom Facilities Under normal conditions, most people will use sanitation facilities once every…
Read MorePortable Toilet vs. Restroom Trailer – Which is Best for Your Event?
Hiring some sort of portable, temporary restroom is often the best option for a wide range of outdoor events, from family reunions to wedding receptions to sporting events to graduation parties. Today’s selection of temporary restroom options is nothing like the stereotypical portable toilets used at building sites. Consumers can now choose between large portable toilet units…
Read MoreHow to Get the Right Number of Portable Toilets for Your Event
If you are hosting a large outdoor event, you’ll need to look into portable toilet rental. You’ll have many decisions to make to get the right set-up for your event, but one of the most important is deciding how many units to get. Most of us have been to outdoor festivals and fairs and wound up standing…
Read MoreNorth East Region S.T.I.N.G. Team Kicks Safety Into High Gear!
Friday and Saturday of last week, the North East Region took the bull by the horns! With the kick-off of an impressive team of professionals charged with the challenge to grow the safety culture to a higher level. This dynamic team chose the powerful name of the S.T.I.N.G. team. The S-afety, T-raining, I-mproving, N-orth East, G-oals…
Read MoreSpecial Event Services – United Event Services
United Event Services knows that the key to a successful special event requires attention to detail. Provisioning your function with the correct quantity, quality, and type of restroom facilities is critical to a successful event. Experience has proven that people spend more time and money at special events that have adequate numbers of clean restroom facilities readily available. Your…
Read MoreThe Beginnings of Portable Toilets
In the 1940’s, workers in the ship building yards of Long Beach were forced to go to the docks each time they had a physiological need. The owner of the ship building yards recognized the substantial cost derived from the great distance and time it took, and asked the company responsible for emptying the tanks of…
Read MorePorta Potty Rentals – Making the Right Choices
If you have ever attended a large outdoor event, it is very likely you will know all about porta potty rentals. It is a sizeable marketplace in the 21st century and it can be difficult to find the best deals and products for the event or project requirements. Before considering applying for porta potty rentals, first ensure…
Read MoreOutdoor Recreation Centers Need Porta Potties
Healthy recreation is important for children and adults of all ages. Outdoor recreation centers provide numerous opportunities for people to be active while enjoying nature. The majority of these centers do not provide access to indoor restroom facilities after certain hours, and sometimes the facilities are not available at all. For this reason, they rely on portable restroom or…
Read MoreDoing Things Right
Tuesday November 20th started much like any other day for Lance Koren, a pick up and delivery driver for United Site Services Foxboro Massachusetts. After doing his pre-trip walk around and checking his DVIR for Monday the 19th, Lance started off on his route. Lance has been a driver for United Site Services in Foxboro for…
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