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DERs Matter!

DERs Matter!

The role of the DER, or Designated Employer Representative, in a drug testing program is not only essential for compliance (especially in federal/DOT testing programs), but also for fostering a safe workplace. The DER is the main point of contact for whomever conducts...
Tips for safe snow shoveling

Tips for safe snow shoveling

For many of us, winter is synonymous with shoveling snow. It’s one of those chores that seems to come at the most inconvenient times, and you want to get it over with as quickly as possible. But shoveling is an extremely strenuous, labor-intensive task, and should not...
Be prepared for a DOT audit

Be prepared for a DOT audit

| By Ginny Clay, Operations Manager All companies who work in a Department of Transportation Modality (FMCSA, FAA, USCG, FTA, etc.), should expect to have a Drug and Alcohol Audit by that modality at some time in their existence. Some modalities audit every two years,...
Looking Back 25 Years (Part 3)

Looking Back 25 Years (Part 3)

| By Renee Schofield, CEO As TSS continued to grow in the early years, we realized it was time to think about a larger space. We were quickly outgrowing our 12-foot by 12-foot abandoned x-ray room at Ketchikan Medical Clinic. I had hired one staff member, so now two...
Get ready for 2025

Get ready for 2025

| By Ginny Clay, Operation Manager As 2024 comes to an end, we want to thank you for your continued business. To further be of service to you through the next year. Please bring your attention to the following: The 2025 enrollment package with the price list and...
TSS: Celebrating 25 years in business

TSS: Celebrating 25 years in business

| By Renee Schofield, CEO November marks TSS – The Safety Specialist’s 25th year in business. Throughout the next 12 months, we have committed to doing more, giving more, and celebrating more in many different ways. The TSS team is working hard on our...
October Fire Safety Tips

October Fire Safety Tips

There is no good time to have a fire in your business or home. Every year, we read about fires that occur as the temperatures dip. Many of those fires are caused by improper usage of space heaters, overloading of outlets or home maintenance issues. Proper attention in...
CEO Notes: National Recovery Month

CEO Notes: National Recovery Month

We spend a lot of our time on prevention and education of those suffering from substance misuse. And in September, we focus on recovery. Celebrating those who have worked so hard to achieve sobriety and even harder to maintain it, should be an everyday thing. You can...