Whether you're working in construction, manufacturing, or any other industry, ensuring a safe work environment is crucial, it reduces the likelihood of accidents and injuries and enhances productivity and efficiency. 

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In today’s episode of Transmit Safety, Aimee highlights the importance of clean and functioning washrooms at worksites for worker health and morale.

Going to the washroom is something we all do, every single day. Therefore, having access to clean and functioning washrooms on-site might seem like a no-brainer. This is very often not the case. I have lost count of the number of sites I have been to where there either was no access to a washroom or the washroom was nasty.

I have heard stories firsthand of women who don’t go to the bathroom all day or of designated corners of worksites that men use as a toilet because there is no on-site access to a washroom. This is not only demeaning but it also leads to a whole host of health concerns.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Inclusivity in washrooms
• The impact of washrooms on worker morale
• Clean and functioning washrooms relate directly to worker health
• Washroom design should be included in the pre-job planning phase and budget of a project
• 3 of the most important features of a washroom - accessibility, hygiene, and privacy
• The need for education and needs assessments around washrooms

The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action.


Resources and links

Today's episode was sponsored by Transmit Safety, a consulting business where I help streamline and simplify health and safety management systems through education, program development, audits, and coaching.

If you'd like to join the next cycle of Upgrade and Optimize, my group coaching program, go to: transmitsafety.com/program

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Quotes from this episode

“How can we create a welcoming and accepting workplace environment to all of our workers and then not provide adequate washroom facilities?”

“When workers have access to clean and well-maintained washrooms on site, it sends a message that their basic needs are being taken care of seriously, and that their well-being is a priority for the company.”

If workers don't have access to clean and functioning washrooms, they may be more likely to develop health issues, dehydration, urinary tract infections, or maybe depending on the time period that they have been without adequate washrooms leads to more serious conditions like kidney stones. These health issues can be uncomfortable, painful, and can increase their amount of sick days.”

Connect with Aimee Arsenault

Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems.

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Instagram: @transmit.safety
Twitter: @transmitsafety
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Do you regularly make deposits in your savings account, college fund, or retirement plan? All of these are great practices, but what about investing in your mental and physical well-being? In this podcast episode, certified health coach and licensed professional counselor, Gina Ramirez, guides us through the importance of making daily deposits in our personal well-being bank.

Gina shares her personal journey of struggling with the loads we carry around mentally and physically, and now helps career women reduce stress and avoid burnout by examining what it takes to stop living by impossible standards. This episode is not just about avoiding burnout, but about elevating the conversation around mental and physical well-being and inviting everyone to join in.

By listening to this episode, you'll learn about the steps you can take to prioritize your mental and physical well-being, and how you can make daily deposits into your personal well-being bank to avoid becoming bankrupt of energy, joy, and happiness. Investing in your mental and physical well-being is just as important as investing in your financial future, and this episode is a great starting point.

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Tune into today’s super fun episode, where Aimee hangs out with Constanza aka Technically a Tech, the Workwear Queen, and everyone’s worksite bestie.

If you’re a woman who works on-site like me (even if only occasionally), you know how hard it is to find field workwear and safety gear that is size-inclusive, actually comfortable, durable, and well-priced. Followed by the great challenge of finding community because sometimes you’re the only woman on the job site.

Well, look no further because Constanza is here to talk about her field of work, finding the right gear, building community for Women on Site, and much more.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to learn about the opportunities in your field and land your first job
• The nitty-gritty of an Environmental Technician’s life on-site 
• The importance and benefits of having the right gear for on-site work 
• Some of Constanza’s latest tricks for finding workwear that works
• A peek into Constanza’s workwear reviewing, her relationships with brands, and what’s to come
• Women on Site: a community for women who work on-site
• What to consider if you want to work as an Environmental Technician

The Transmit Safety Podcast is here to help health and safety practitioners achieve a holistic approach to workplace health and safety so they can become impactful leaders and put the value of safety into action. 

Resources and links

If you’re a woman who does fieldwork and works on-site join Constanza’s Women on Site Community. You can learn more about and connect with the founders, here are their Instagram accounts: Tessa Ferzli (@tattedbrickie), Samara Sampson (@wingnutless), Darci Spiteri (@sparks_to_sparkles), and, of course, Constanza Maass (@technically.a.tech).

Looking for a good belt? Check out Aimee’s go-to work belts at Unbelts.

For more information about how to work with Aimee, go to transmitsafety.com/ways-to-work-together
For more of the Transmit Safety Podcast, go to transmitsafety.com/podcast

Connect with Constanza Maass
Constanza is an environmental field technician who is passionate about getting women into workwear that actually fits. She speaks candidly about the experience of women in STEM and construction, creating a community for women to feel heard and understood. Constanza is your job site bestie, she will also make sure you're staying hydrated and UV protected during those long days on site!

Instagram: @technically.a.tech
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LinkedIn: Constanza Maass

Connect with Aimee Arsenault

Aimee Arsenault is a CRSP and CHSC. She is the founder of Transmit Safety, a business that helps you simplify and streamline health & safety management systems.

Linkedin: Aimee Arsenault
Instagram: @transmit.safety
Twitter: @transmitsafety
Website: transmitsafety.com