Get Flushed
Sanitation (the management of human faeces, urine and menstrual blood) might not sound like an appetising topic for a podcast, but the truth is, everybody has to go to the bathroom. The lack of proper sanitation is recognised as one of the biggest threats facing the world today. The problem is not simply confined to emerging nations or remote communities. It affects us all. Originally created to help portable restroom operators improve their performance, Get Flushed has become the place for serious conversations about sanitation. In each episode, host Pete explores the mechanics of the global sanitation industry and pushes to improve restroom standards for all. Get Flushed shares the knowledge, skills and experiences of toilet users, manufacturers, restroom operators, engineers, researchers and sanitation champions to improve the performance of sanitation-based businesses worldwide.
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I’m very sorry to tell you all that my good friend, sanitation expert, podcast collaborator, bon viveur and fellow raconteur David Andres passed away suddenly from natural causes at his home in Houston on 7th January. He was 57 years old.
This episode is an abridged version of Dave's account of the sanitation response at Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre on 9-11. It was originally publishe...
Pete continues his series about road safety by looking at the steps that drivers, owners and managers should and could take if a company vehicle is involved in a road accident while at work.
In the last Get Flushed Short for the year, Pete discusses the future of Get Flushed in 2024.
Today's question was posed by listener Steff, who asked "Hey Pete, how often should my company hold 'Toolbox' Health & Safety Meetings?"
In today's short, Pete asks whether restroom operators should join an industry association
In today's short, Pete asks "Does your portable restroom business need a presence on social media?"
In today's short, Pete asks whether Portable Restroom Operators are allowed to test their employees for drink or drugs at work
In today's short, Pete asks "What tools should restroom operators carry on their sanitation trucks?"
Pete looks at the different formations that restroom operators can use to arrange restrooms at large scale events
In today's short, Pete answers listener Ryan who asked "Hey Pete, should I hire a sales professional to help grow my portable restroom business?"
In today's short, Pete answers listener Jan, who asked "What type of gloves do you wear when pumping restrooms?"
Pete asks how can restroom operators reduce the foul odours associated with portable toilets, especially during hot weather
Pete asks whether cabin doors should face in or out when transporting portable restrooms on a trailer
Today's question came from listener Ray who asked "Why haven’t you had any of the big restroom manufacturers and operators on the show?"
If you listen to this episode and would like to find out more about appearing on Get Flushed as a guest, please email pete@getflushed.online or get in touch through social media
Today’s question came from listener Steve who asked "What’s the worst thing you've found in a portable toilet?"
Playbooks describe a company's policies, workflows and procedures. In today's short, Pete asks whether restroom operators need a playbook and if so, what form should it take?
Pete answers a question from listener Kyle who asked "I’d like to start inspecting my restrooms to check that my drivers are meeting the right standards when they clean them. When is the best time to carry out those checks?"
Listen to Episode 35 with Angelique from AirVote at https://getflushed.online/episode/air-vote
In today's short, Pete looks at the steps Portable restroom Operators could and should take to protect their equipment from being stolen.
In today's short, Pete asks what portable restroom operators can do to keep working through very cold weather.
This episode is based on two articles about Winterisation that Pete wrote for the Portable Sanitation Association International in November and December 2021.
Read those articles at
http://psai.uberflip.com/i/1426970-association-insight-nov-10-2021/0?
http://psai.uberflip.com/i/1433567-association-insight-dec-01-2021/0?
In today's short, Pete asks what a pre-trip inspection or pre-start check should include before a sanitation driver leaves the yard
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