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?

Listen to Paul Gervais discuss the Prostitch Insulated Restroom jacket in Get Flushed Episode 65 at https://getflushed.online/episode/prostitch

In today's short, Pete asks what a pre-trip inspection or pre-start check should include before a sanitation driver leaves the yard

Today's question came from restroom operator Anna, who asked "Should we Off-Hire our restrooms during the holiday season over Christmas and the New Year?"

In today's short, Pete delves into the art of conducting effective pre-start meetings by sharing insights from a pivotal moment in his early career. He introduces the IIMARC model, a comprehensive tool for planning and delivering effective briefings.

The episode includes a detailed breakdown of each element of the model: Information, Intention, Method, Administration, Risk Management, and Communication.

Pete shows how these elements work together to ensure that team members are properly briefed and daily tasked are shared in a structured and communicative manner.

The episode is both a personal reflection and a practical guide. It reflects Pete's commitment to fostering leadership and teamwork in any professional environment.

Takeaways:

• The IIMARC model is a structured approach for conducting effective team briefings.
• Pre start meetings set the tone for the day and define the tasks ahead.
• Information, intention, method, admin, risks, and communication are key components of a successful briefing.
• IIMARC is adaptable and can be used to cover all necessary briefing points.
• Roleplaying a briefing helps illustrate how to effectively communicate tasks and safety measures.
• Utilizing tablets and technology can enhance communication and task management during daily operations.

Pete explains why he thinks Service Stickers cause more problems than they solve in portable restrooms

In today's short, Pete looks at alternative strategies for growth in a portable restroom business

Pete answers a question from listener Grant, who asked "Why haven’t there been any guests on Get Flushed this year?”

In today's short, Pete asks whether portable sanitation providers should fit padlocks to their restroom cabin doors