Site-Equip and Loos R Us director joins Hire Association Europe Board of Directors

Site-Equip and Loos R Us are proud to announce that their director Sonia Gilbert has been elected to join HAE (Hire Association Europe) & EHA (Event Hire Association) board of directors. The annual general meeting saw the completion of the 2013 election of directors, seeing new faces upon the board and the departure of others.

The outdoor events industry has seen major growth over the last few years with the Environmental Agency and Health and Safety Executive evolving legislation, which means it, has become imperative that the EHA through its directors are at the forefront.

Sonia will be the only representative from the portable sanitation industry on the board of directors. She has vast knowledge of growing a business from the grass roots to a multi-million pound successful enterprise, overcoming all the day to day problems, issues and triumphs that all EHA members routinely experience and encounter in their own businesses. Sonia feels her three P’S of passion, preparation and perseverance will enhance the hire association member’s experience.

The Event Season Is Here!

With the first few major events of this year firmly under our wings we can safely say this years events season is upon us! We are looking forward to the festivals, country shows, parties and other outdoor events which the summer is about to bring. Here at Loos R Us we are crossing our fingers for a long hot and sunny summer, although we are able to deliver and service no matter the conditions. Some of our weekends throughout July and August are already fully booked so make sure you contact us now to avoid disappointment.

'Potty Training' for drivers at Loos R Us...

The Portable Sanitation Association Europe (PSE) has recently announced the launch of the:

National Sanitation Qualification (NSQ) scheme

For the Event Organiser, this scheme solves Health and Safety headaches. The NSQ card means drivers arriving on site to service toilets, have passed the requirements for foundation level on subjects such as Servicing, Manual Handling, Health and Safety, First aid and Slips, Trips and Falls and Loading and Unloading of Portable Toilets.   

The PSE is the trade association of Portable Toilet Companies in the UK, and it aims to raise standards across the industry. NSQ is accredited by ROSPA - the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. With Health and Safety always at the forefront for professional Event Organisers, it’s sometimes difficult to monitor visitors to site and know whether they are following guidelines. PSE members whose drivers have completed the course, will hold their NSQ cards with them when on site.

Here at Loos R Us we are excited to announce that all our employees are trained to this higher standard, enabling them to be accredited to the scheme and to carry NSQ cards. We want the events that we service to run as smoothly as possible and the scheme helps us to achieve that.

Loos R Us comments on the Purple Guide for Safe Events

The Events Industry Forum have drawn up a revised Purple Guide, the brand new Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and Other Events (Draft) in consultation with the UK-wide events. Loos R Us are using their 25 years’ of experience providing waste management and sanitation to the events industry to consult on chapters 16 and 18. Ensuring all event organisers will provide suitable and sufficient sanitary and welfare facilities for not only the workers at the events but for the audience.

Loos R Us will be consulting on issues such as the number of temporary toilets for the audience; welfare for the workers and audience; location of toilets and wash facilities and the installation and maintenance of toilet and wash facilities. 

25 Years of Loos R Us and Site-equip Ltd

25 Years of Loos R Us and Site-Equip Ltd

Site-Equip and Loos R Us are very happy to announce 25 years in the portable toilet industry. Site-Equip Ltd was founded in 1988 when the first batch of portable toilets were imported from America. The family company originated with just three portable toilets, hired to a construction site in Canary Wharf. Since then the company has grown to extraordinary lengths. In 1991 Loos R Us was formed to meet the specialist requirements for the events industry, further developing the portable toilet market. Site-Equip Ltd and Loos R Us are now based at their impressive yard in Lasham, the construction of the new offices has allowed the companies to expand, bringing many jobs to the local area. Developing the business even further Site-Equip and Loos R Us are the first toilet company to bring something a little different to the market. Manufacturing unique luxury themed toilet trailers; The Beach Hut, Potting Shed, Shepherds Hut, Gypsy Caravan and many more in the pipeline.

To celebrate Site-Equip Ltd and Loos R Us’ 25^th year in the portable toilet industry they have teamed up with Beating Bowel Cancer to promote the fantastic charity. They will be providing many offers and events throughout the year, so keep your eye out!