by TSS, Inc. | Jul 15, 2020 | Featured, Home Safety, Uncategorized
Nearly 3,000 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year, causing about five deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Thirty-four percent of these start because the dryer trap or vent hose hasn’t been...
by TSS Safety | Mar 13, 2020 | Featured, Home Safety, Uncategorized
Poison Prevention Week, held during the third week of March, reminds us that some of the deadliest and most dangerous items in our homes are hiding in plain sight. Each year an estimated 3 million people, many under the age of 5, are exposed to poisonous substances....
by TSS Safety | Dec 15, 2019 | Home Safety
Whether your Christmas tree is artificial, fresh from the farm, Douglas fir, or has white lights or color, now is the time to remember Christmas tree safety guidelines. According to the National Fire Protection Association, “Between 2012-2016, U.S. fire departments...
by TSS Safety | Nov 7, 2019 | Featured, Home Safety
The change in season is the perfect time to turn your attention to your household smoke detectors. You probably already know to check your batteries regularly. But do you have the best type of smoke detectors for your home? Are they located where they will be most...
by TSS Safety | Oct 8, 2019 | Home Safety, Uncategorized
There is just about nothing that can get you more into the Halloween spirit than decorating your home with glowing jack-o’-lanterns. For many families, pumpkin carving is a favorite tradition in the weeks leading up to the spooky holiday. But every year, this...
by David Martin | Oct 7, 2019 | Featured, Home Safety, Uncategorized, Workplace Safety
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend the National Safety Council Congress and Expo. Something I look forward to at this annual conference is the keynote speakers, who always have thought-provoking perspectives, no matter the topic. One of the speakers this year,...
