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TSS is committed to helping businesses, communities and individuals create safe environments — regardless of whether you're a client. Visit our safety blog, and sign up for our free, monthly newsletter to find information covering many topics related to workplace, community and in-home safety.
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Avoid common springtime injuries
Believe it or not, it is officially Spring! That means warmer temperatures are around the corner and outside activities are on everyone’s radar. But before you put away your heavy winter jacket, take a look at these reminders that can help you to avoid common...
Alcohol Awareness Month: What to know
Alcohol is the most used and abused drug in the United States and the leading cause of substance use-related fatalities nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, frequent or excessive drinking causes approximately...
Looking Back 25 Years – Part 6
With many changes and ups and downs over the last 25 years, who we are as a company has remained the same: We are about people. TSS has had many employees over the years. I mean, really, who gets a job working in pee and hopes to make that their lifelong ambition?...
Healthy Eating and the Workplace
As business owners, we care about the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We know that if our employees don’t feel well, they aren’t going to be at the top of their game at work. In the last 20 years or so, many employers have introduced wellness initiatives in the...
Six Tips for Poison Prevention Week
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....
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week: 3/17 – 3/23
Did you know? 15% of high schoolers report using illicit drugs, according to the Centers for Disease Control 48.5 million (16.7%) Americans (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in the past year. 10.2% of Americans 12 and older had an alcohol use...
Looking Back 25 Years – Part 5
By Renee Schofield, CEO Oh, the places you'll go! I never dreamed owning this company would take me to so many places. This month, I'd love to share some of that with you. One of my first adventures out of the office 25 years ago was to a log ship in SE Alaska....
Cold Weather AED Care
During the coldest days of winter, a question that we often get from TSS clients is: "Do we need to do anything special to care for our Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when it's freezing out?" The last thing employers or individuals want - no matter the weather...
DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Updates
The start of a new year brings updates and notices. 2025 Random Test Rates In the U.S. Department of Transportation-regulated world, the Random Testing Rates notice for drugs and alcohol is often anticipated. The random testing rates for the modal agencies were posted...
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
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
| 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,...
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