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

Dealing with Road Accidents

Jan 6th, 2024 16m 36s

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.

Will there be more episodes of Get Flushed in 2024?

Dec 30th, 2023 1m 34s

In the last Get Flushed Short for the year, Pete discusses the future of Get Flushed in 2024.

How often should restroom operators hold 'Toolbox' Health & Safety Meetings?

Dec 29th, 2023 1m 56s

Today's question was posed by listener Steff, who asked "Hey Pete, how often should my company hold 'Toolbox' Health & Safety Meetings?"

As a restroom operator, should I join an Industry Association?

Dec 28th, 2023 2m 10s

In today's short, Pete asks whether restroom operators should join an industry association

Does your restroom business need a presence on social media?

Dec 27th, 2023 2m 36s

In today's short, Pete asks "Does your portable restroom business need a presence on social media?"

Can I test my employees for drink or drugs at work?

Dec 26th, 2023 2m 26s

In today's short, Pete asks whether Portable Restroom Operators are allowed to test their employees for drink or drugs at work

What tools should restroom operators carry in their truckS?

Dec 25th, 2023 2m 6s

In today's short, Pete asks "What tools should restroom operators carry on their sanitation trucks?"

What's the best way to arrange restrooms at large events?

Dec 24th, 2023 4m 7s

Pete looks at the different formations that restroom operators can use to arrange restrooms at large scale events

Should restroom operators hire a Sales Professional to grow their business?

Dec 23rd, 2023 2m 48s

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?"

What type of gloves do you wear when pumping restrooms?

Dec 22nd, 2023 2m 18s

In today's short, Pete answers listener Jan, who asked "What type of gloves do you wear when pumping restrooms?"

How can restroom operators reduce the foul odour associated with portable toilets?

Dec 21st, 2023 2m 24s

Pete asks how can restroom operators reduce the foul odours associated with portable toilets, especially during hot weather

Should cabin doors face in or out when transporting portable restrooms?

Dec 20th, 2023 2m 58s

Pete asks whether cabin doors should face in or out when transporting portable restrooms on a trailer

Let's talk about guests

Dec 19th, 2023 2m 16s

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, ple

Let's talk about guests

Dec 19th, 2023 2m 16s

What’s the worst thing you've found in a portable toilet?

Dec 18th, 2023 1m 46s

Today’s question came from listener Steve who asked "What’s the worst thing you've found in a portable toilet?"

Does you restroom business need a Playbook?

Dec 17th, 2023 2m 40s

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?

When is the best time to inspect portable restrooms?

Dec 16th, 2023 2m 52s

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 3

How to protect portable restrooms against theft

Dec 15th, 2023 3m 14s

In today's short, Pete looks at the steps Portable restroom Operators could and should take to protect their equipment from being stolen.

How do portable restroom operators keep working through very cold weather

Dec 14th, 2023 2m 26s

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

What should a pre-trip inspection include?

Dec 13th, 2023 3m 10s

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

Should restroom operators off-hire cabins over the holiday period?

Dec 12th, 2023 2m 58s

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?"