by TSS Safety | Jul 5, 2023 | Community Safety, Featured, Uncategorized
It’s a shocking story we hear all too often this time of year. A child dies after being left alone in a hot car. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), heat stroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children under 15. Heat stroke...
by TSS, Inc. | Jun 6, 2023 | Featured, Recreational Safety, Uncategorized
Americans love to camp. It’s a summer pastime for an estimated 48 million households each year (and the numbers have been growing since the pandemic). But facing the elements can be dangerous and challenging. On average, there are more than 30,000 camping-related...
by TSS, Inc. | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
This article is part of a series of posts introducing you to the TSS team and the people you may be working closely with. My name is Eric Bartholomew and I work in TSS’s Midwest office, located in Keokuk, Iowa. I started with TSS in April of 2017. Prior to joining the...
by TSS, Inc. | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses or traumatic injuries. But traditionally, winter is a time when blood donations are down, both because inclement weather cancels blood drives and potential donors get...
by TSS, Inc. | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Much of our country has already been hit by extreme weather this season. While your best bet is to stay off the roads during a blizzard or storm, most of us still have to brave wintery conditions once the worst is over. More than 70 percent of the nation's roads are...
by TSS, Inc. | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Congratulations. You have been promoted to the position of Designated Employee Representative. Now, what? Per U.S. Department of Transportation regulation 49 CFR Part 40, a Designated Employee Representative, or DER, is the person in a workplace who is responsible for...
by TSS, Inc. | Oct 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Red Ribbon Week 2022 is October 23 – 31st. The mission of this annual campaign is to help kids stay drug-free, so they can be the best they can be now and into the future. Keep in mind, that research overwhelmingly shows that young people who refrain from...
by TSS Safety | May 7, 2022 | Featured, Home Safety, Recreational Safety, Uncategorized
Spring has finally arrived! While we all enjoy getting outside more, being out in nature during the warmer months brings with it the potential for tick bites. Every time we venture outdoors, we need to be vigilant in examining ourselves, our kids and our pets for...
by TSS, Inc. | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized, Workplace Safety
It may surprise people to learn that farms are among the most hazardous workplaces. Not only agricultural workers but also their family members who live on the farm are at significant risk for fatal and nonfatal on-the-job injuries. According to the Bureau...
by TSS, Inc. | Apr 5, 2022 | Community Safety, Featured, Uncategorized
When you are sitting in traffic during the morning commute, on your way to an appointment or rushing through your day, it’s tempting to use the time you are stuck in the car to multitask. Grabbing a bite to eat, checking your phone or fiddling with the radio all...
