by TSS, Inc. | Oct 7, 2022 | Featured, Wellness, Workplace Safety
In just a few years, the COVID pandemic fundamentally changed the way we work. During the time of lockdowns, employers and employees globally discovered that many jobs do not require an office setting. Tasks that were once almost exclusively performed in workplace...
by TSS, Inc. | Sep 6, 2022 | Workplace Safety
What occupation is twice as deadly as law enforcement, and five times more dangerous than being a firefighter? Answer: Farming. This may be surprising to people who live outside of rural America, but agricultural workers know exactly how hazardous their job can be on...
by TSS, Inc. | Jun 29, 2022 | Featured, Workplace Safety
Did you know that nearly 73% of our brain is water? So, it’s hardly surprising that dehydration can have a significant impact on your mind. Research shows that at just 1% of body water loss, workers begin to experience decreased cognitive abilities, reduced...
by TSS, Inc. | Jun 3, 2022 | Featured, Training, Workplace Safety
A real-life experience, by Myron McCord We all love the end of a long winter, but spring typically flies by, and you’re into summer… and the heat. Soaring temperatures and heat indexes in the triple digits can turn deadly within minutes when you are not...
by TSS, Inc. | May 10, 2022 | Featured, Workplace Safety
Yes, we are all tired of it. And, yes, most of us have relaxed COVID routines in our personal lives as we’ve gotten vaccinated and boosted. But as employers, we still have a responsibility to protect our workforce and customers. And, with COVID numbers...
by TSS, Inc. | May 10, 2022 | Community Safety, Featured, Home Safety, Workplace Safety
Are you as safe as you can be around electricity in your home and workplace? This is a question worth considering as we recognize National Electrical Safety Month in May. Most people would answer, “Yes.” But people can become complacent as they handle everyday...
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 6, 2022 | Home Safety, Workplace Safety
A ladder is one of the basic tools we all have and use in our homes or at work. It is also commonly a cause of injuries and sometimes even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than half a million people are treated for ladder-related...
by TSS, Inc. | Mar 9, 2022 | Community Safety, Workplace Safety
Renee Schofield, Certified Occupational Safety Specialist Daylight savings time (DST) is now upon us. While most welcome the longer daylight cycle, we do know that adjusting to the time change can be a struggle. Why does one hour make such a difference? It is centered...
by TSS, Inc. | Mar 9, 2022 | OSHA, Workplace Safety
Musculoskeletal injuries that affect muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons, are among the most common workplace health issues. Repetitive motion, awkward positioning and overexertion can cause a variety of issues ranging from minor muscle stiffness to...
