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W EEKLY EDITION OCTOBER 23, W EEKLY EDITION OCTOBER 23, 2019 NUTS & B OLTS E DUC ATIONA L CONFER E NCE R OU NDTABLE SE SSIONS Winterizing Units, Holding Tanks, and Trailers • What techniques to prevent freezing of units and holding tanks work b est? • How much methanol, brine, salt, or calcium carbonate is needed? • What are the benefits and drawbacks of unit heaters and unit blankets? • How do you prepare a restroom trailer for the winter months? • What are areas of caution that need attention in winte rizing equipment? Succeeding with Government Contracts • What issues need to be managed when seeking government contracts? • What costs and reporting issues to need to be considered? • How do you get paid in a timely manner? • What staffing issues require foretho ught when dealing with government contracts? Cost of Doing Business • What are the key components of cost and which are most easily overlooked or distorted? • What are the best ways to monitor your costs and profit margins? • How do you develop a "cost per serv ice" for units, holding tanks, and trailers? • What benchmarking data do you use and where do you find it? Disposal Issues • What challenges are arising with disposal in your area? • How are disposal fees changing? • Have you considered on site options? Which on es and why or why not? • What innovative approaches are you using to make disposal more manageable? Getting It Right: The OSHA Safety Log – Form 300 • What does OSHA require of portable sanitation companies? • What is the safety log form 300 and why does it nee d to be completed? • What happens if this isn't done or if someone makes a complaint? • What should you do if OSHA calls? P AGE 9 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10