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...
by TSS, Inc. | Dec 9, 2021 | OSHA, Workplace Safety
As employers, we are responsible for the health and wellbeing of our employees at work and the people our business serves. Over the last two years, this basic responsibility has taken on entirely new dimensions. We quickly had to learn COVID precautions and protocols...
by TSS, Inc. | Nov 10, 2021 | Featured, Substance Use, Workplace Safety
In my role as a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist, I often hear from employers who tell me that impairment is affecting their workplace productivity in greater numbers than ever before. That’s not surprising when we know that the drug screen positivity rate has...
by TSS, Inc. | Aug 10, 2021 | Featured, Workplace Safety
SAFE + SOUND WEEK is August 9-15! While the nation focuses on this particular week for safety events, the year-round campaign is designed to help businesses grow their safety programs. Good safety programs keep a business sound, thus the SAFE + SOUND theme. Every...
by TSS, Inc. | Aug 4, 2021 | Featured, Uncategorized, Workplace Safety
This summer much of the United States has seen record-breaking temperatures. June 2021 was the hottest month on record in the United States, and August promises no relief. With temperatures soaring, many workers are vulnerable to heat-related illness and even death....
by TSS, Inc. | Jun 3, 2021 | Featured, Uncategorized, Workplace Safety
June is National Safety Month. It’s a good time to remind ourselves that there are different types of safety and that we should all feel safe at work. At TSS we are specialists in what you might consider the physical aspects of safety. Most of the time, we help...
