Association Insight Newsletter

October 2021

Association Insight October 13, 2021

• I is for international
• Responding to a disaster
• Nuts & Bolts schedule of events
• New OSHA heat initiative announced
• Truck chip shortage - A worldwide issue

September 2021

Association Insight September 29, 2021

• Andy Gump Company - Life lessons for us all
• Roundtables and tabletops at Nuts & Bolts
• Chemical labeling do's and don'ts
• OSHA rule will require COVID vaccines or testing for workers at larger employers
• PSAI executive director update

Association Insight September 15, 2021

• PSAI's path forward
• ADA issues for operators
• PSAI statement on compliance with the ADA
• President's message: farewell Karleen
• Run for the Board and gain a group of business experts
• Tribute to Ron Bird

Association Insight September 1, 2021

• Preparing for weather events
• Valuing your portable sanitation business
• PSAI history series: Wooden units
• Nuts & Bolts educational line up
• Now accepting Board nominations

August 2021

Asssociation Insight August 18, 2021

• Registration is open for Nuts & Bolts 2021
• Now accepting Board nominations
• PSAI history series: Fiberglass units—the bridge between wood and plastic
• Calling on competitors' customers
• A note from the Scholarship Commission

Association Insight August 4, 2021

• Executive Director Karleen Kos announces departure plans
• PSAI history series: Pump trucks—the workhorses of our industry
• Tips on tipovers
• The value of proper pricing
• Spotlight on scholarship winner Hannah Watson

July 2021

Association Insight July 21, 2021

• FEMA guidelines vex portable sanitation providers
• PSAI history series: The revolution and evolution of restroom trailers
• Effective credit practices keep you from getting stiffed
• Spotlight on scholarship winner James "Brock" Morton

Association Insight July 7, 2021

• What to do when you lose your best employee
• PSAI history series: fathers and sons in portable sanitation part II
• Heat illness prevention
• Spotlight on scholarship winner Austin Amelse
• Employees as brand ambassadors 

June 2021

Association Insight June 23, 2021

• A closer look at the truck driver shortage
• PSAI history series: fathers and sons in portable sanitation part I
• Spotlight on scholarship winner Alex Adams

Association Insight June 9, 2021

• Got the message? Shortages give us the chance to reposition the portable sanitation industry
• Tips on maintaining trailers part II: operational efficiencies at delivery
• PSAI history series: the scholarship program
• 2021 PSAI scholarship winners
• Dos and don'ts for sharing bad news with a customer
• A message from the Board 

May 2021

Association Insight May 26, 2021

• Improved standards for portable restrooms published in new ISO standard
• Tips on maintaining trailers: part I - safety
• PSAI history series: focus on industry pioneer Harvey Heather
• PSAI supports "Safe in Sound" reopening checklist
• I'll be seeing you -- at an upcoming PSAI event

Association Insight May 12, 2021

• New spill prevention and response plan template
• PSAI history series: celebrating women leaders of the PSAI
• PSAI's IRD: it just keeps getting better
• PSAI business resources available to you

April 2021

Association Insight April 28, 2021

• OSHA offers free on-site consultation program
• Suggestions on preventing tipovers
• Vaccination tax credits for small businesses
• PSAI history series: the Chartering Congress and First Annual Meeting

Association Insight April 14, 2021

• Supply issues create challenges and opportunities
• GAP expectations change due to COVID-19
• April is Distracted Driving Month
• Remembering Gladys Bird
• The value of a trade association membership

March 2021

Association Insight March 31, 2021

• Fuel prices - what to expect ahead
• Profile of industry pioneers - Ed Crafton
• FEMA updates flood map tool
• OSHA program to protect workers from COVID-19

Association Insight March 17, 2021

• Evolving expectations on worksites, part I
• Profile of industry pioneers Ed Cooper, George Harding, and PolyJohn Inc
• Penalizing drivers who blow the whistle on safety can cost you
• You need SEO for your company website
• Lindy Boehme retirement
• In Memoriam: Vernon Hills

Association Insight March 3, 2021

• Trucking benchmarks for portable sanitation
• Announcing the 2021 Virtual Education Conference
• Profile of industry pioneer Al Hilde
• Company websites with something extra
• IWA to support women's economic success
• Congratulations Mike Salazar

February 2021

Association Insight February 17, 2021

• Disposal challenges require long-term planning and investment for portable sanitation companies
• PSAI 50th anniversary - The history of conventions and trade shows
• PSAI purchasing program benefits your company and your employees
• NIOSH addresses marijuana and driving
• Enhance your portable sanitation website now!

Association Insight February 3, 2021

• 2021 Economic outlook for portable sanitation
• The history of deodorizers in the portable sanitation industry
• Implications of the Executive Order pertaining to OSHA
• Considerations for getting your team the COVID-19 vaccine
• Save the date for the 2022 Convention and Trade Show

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January 2021

Association Insight January 20, 2021

• What to do about competitors who don't play nice
• Standards news
• The PSAI celebrates its 50th anniversary
• The latest: What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine

Association Insight January 6, 2021

• New Coronavirus relief package and your company
• The Stockdale paradox and portable sanitation in 2021
• Safety update: what is your company doing February 1-April 30, 2021? (OSHA 300 logs)
• How to join virtual events from your confirmation email
• Chemical labeling dos and don'ts
• What will events look like in 2021?