Portable Sanitation Association International

78 2019 INDUSTRY RESOURCE DIRECTORY The PSAI is the recognized authority on best practices for the portable sanitation industry. The following are summaries of the minimum procedures recommended by the Association to ensure portable sanitation equipment is in compliance with the organization's Code of Excellence. CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR PORTABLE SANITATION EQUIPMENT STANDARD DROP TANK UNIT ON THE YARD IN THE FIELD Goal: Achieve "like new" condition. Unit should arrive on the yard with an empty tank. Use detergent and a brush or pressure washer to clean the unit. • If you use a brush, be sure you use a different brush to clean the inside of the tank than the one used for the rest of the unit • Clean all parts including: » Urinal » Top, front, and inside of the tank » Inside and outside of the walls, floors, door and roof » Underside of the skid assembly • Remove all graffiti • In warmer climates you may be able to allow the unit to air dry. In cooler, less humid areas you will want to towel dry the unit. Inspect and repair: • Door – Hinges, handle, hasp, lock, chain, spring, brackets • Inside Walls – Vents, rivets, urinal, toilet paper holder • Tank – Seat, seat bolts, rivets • Floor – Rivets • Top/Outside Walls – Rivets, vent pipe • Skids – Boards, bolts • Decals – In place and readable. Some operators replace the decals nearly every time the unit is in the yard because doing that makes the unit itself look like it is in better condition than it would if the decals are faded, torn, or otherwise showing wear Goal: Units should be serviced at least weekly on the same day so there is never more than a 7 day interval. Restore the unit to its best possible field condition. Inspect the tank and safely remove debris. If things that are illegal (e.g., drug materials), hazardous (e.g., weapons), or otherwise unsuitable for pumping (e.g., oil or grease), are present, DO NOT PUMP THE UNIT. Immediately notify the responsible company representative. • Clean and sanitize the urinal, tank, seat, walls and floor. Remove graffiti. • Add water and deodorizer of adequate amount to cover solid waste and prevent odor, based on ANSI/PSAI Standard Z4.3 with 1:10 usage. • Add toilet paper as needed to maintain a one-week supply. Toilet paper should always be in a toilet paper holder. • Inspect and repair unit as necessary and possible in the field. If the unit has damage that cannot be repaired, and which would compromise user safety, privacy, or the environment, change it out for a new unit from the yard. • Verify the unit is level on the site. • Update the on-site records to verify the unit has been serviced per these standards and your company policies. • If you cannot provide service due to the unit being blocked or the gate being locked, take time stamped photos and notify your company office or dispatcher so they can notify the customer. Better worksites. Better weekends. Better world. EXCLUSIVE MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT REDACTED Join us now at www.psai.org for access to this valuable information.

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