Our Safety Blog & Newsletter
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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Not Even for a Minute: Never Leave a Child in a Hot Car
With record temperatures in much of the country this summer, we want to remind you how critical the risk is to children when they are forgotten or left in a vehicle. To be clear, it is never safe, to leave a young child alone in a car for any length of time. According...
Workplace bullying: How to stop it
When we talk about bullying, it’s typically about bullying on the playground or in the classroom, involving children. But bullying happens everywhere. Unfortunately, when it involves adults in the workplace, it is often ignored or dismissed with the victims toughing...
Fireworks Safety Tips
Fireworks are synonymous with most people’s Fourth of July celebrations and summer fun in general. But every year, the holiday also comes with thousands of visits to the emergency room due to accidents, unsafe practices and illegal firecracker use. ...
Workplace Safety: The Safety Walkaround
June marks National Safety Month and as any safety professional will tell you, prevention is key to ensuring a safe workplace. That means ongoing maintenance and housekeeping initiatives to ensure any on-the-job hazards are cleaned up and resolved before anyone gets...
Expected changes to the federal marijuana designation and the potential safety repercussions
In May, several national news outlets reported that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is likely moving forward with the federal reclassification of marijuana. Currently, marijuana is federally designated as a Schedule I substance, “meaning that it has a...
June is Camping Month. Are you prepared for the great outdoors?
Over the summer months, camping is a fun way to get outdoors and build memories with family and friends. By using some common sense, planning ahead and remaining alert, your camping trip can be a positive experience for all. As you get ready to head out into nature,...
Summer Heat Precautions
We are all ready for the joy of summer sun and outdoor activities. Shedding our winter gear for flip flops and tank tops and heading to the ballparks, has many of us excited! But as the temperatures soar this season, we should all keep in mind that the heat can be...
Roll into motorcycle season safely
As any motorcycle enthusiast will tell you, there is nothing quite like the rush of cruising the roads on your machine. But every experienced rider also knows that the roads are full of hazards and that it's critically important to follow safety practices on every...
Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
No matter what kind of work environment you are in — retail store, office, school, job site or manufacturing facility — slips, trips and falls happen everywhere. In fact, falls are the leading cause of death in construction and, in general, only motor vehicle...
May is Stop the Bleed Month
Did you know that a person can bleed to death in less than five minutes and that the average first responder arrival time is between seven and 10 minutes? A severe bleeding injury can happen anywhere at any time. According to the National Institutes of Health 30% -...
Spring has Sprung: TSS’s safety recommendations for the season
Spring has SPRUNG! I am always reminded of my first job when spring arrives. I worked for Sears in Keokuk, Iowa. That store was a catalog store that also carried appliances and lawnmowers on the floor. Every spring we had a sign that read, “Spring has sprung, the...
Addressing workplace violence should be part of your safety program
Workplace violence has been on the rise for more than a decade, and in some industries, it has become so common that employees feel unsafe and choose to leave the workplace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2014 the American workforce has...
TSS CEO Renee Schofield and her team of safety specialists share wisdom from 20-plus years in the safety industry.
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