by TSS, Inc. | May 2, 2024 | Community Safety, Recreational Safety
As any motorcycle enthusiast will tell you, there is nothing quite like the rush of cruising the roads on your machine. But every experienced rider also knows that the roads are full of hazards and that it’s critically important to follow safety practices on...
by TSS, Inc. | May 1, 2024 | Community Safety
By Ginny Clay, Director of Operations, TSS In recent years paddle sports like kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding have been growing in popularity. They are a relatively affordable and portable way for people to get out on the water and close to nature, while also...
by TSS, Inc. | Apr 3, 2024 | Community Safety, Recreational Safety, Workplace Safety
Spring has SPRUNG! I am always reminded of my first job when spring arrives. I worked for Sears in Keokuk, Iowa. That store was a catalog store that also carried appliances and lawnmowers on the floor. Every spring we had a sign that read, “Spring has sprung, the...
by TSS, Inc. | Apr 2, 2024 | Community Safety
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In 2021, more than 3500 people died in accidents directly related to the drivers experiencing distractions. Most of the distractions are created by cell phone use via texting or talking on the phone. However, many other...
by TSS, Inc. | Feb 14, 2024 | Community Safety, Featured
In January, most parts of the United States experienced at least one walloping winter storm. Deep snow and frigid temperatures blanketed the nation. Roadside emergencies were hitting all-time highs. Some states even issued NO TOW rules, meaning the tow trucks were not...
by TSS Safety | Feb 12, 2024 | Community Safety, Featured
Can you be certain that the people working on construction sites, delivering goods, fixing roads and doing other work on behalf of your town or city are sober and safe? Not always. Often, municipalities don’t verify whether the companies they are doing business with...
by TSS, Inc. | Nov 8, 2023 | Community Safety, Featured
As we approach the winter season and the increasing likelihood of inclement weather, it’s worth reminding ourselves about the dangers of distracted driving. You would assume that if you and those around you follow the rules of the road, you should be able to get to...
by TSS, Inc. | Nov 8, 2023 | Community Safety, Featured
Pedestrians are considered the most vulnerable people on the roadway because of just how easily they can get hurt or overlooked by drivers, especially at this time of year. Dark mornings and early evenings are upon us and since the sun rises later and sets earlier...
by TSS, Inc. | Oct 4, 2023 | Community Safety, Featured, Substance Use
Just about everyone has old antibiotics, pain relievers and other prescription medications gathering dust in their medicine cabinet. While these drugs are intended to support your health, they may be dangerous or even deadly when they end up in the wrong hands. So...
by TSS, Inc. | Sep 5, 2023 | Community Safety, Featured, Workplace Safety
Beginning in the spring and ending in late fall farmers will work long exhausting hours, in physically taxing conditions and challenging environments that are full of potential hazards. So it’s hardly surprising that agriculture is one of the most hazardous jobs you...
