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.
If you would like to participate in one of our webinars or attend a TSS-sponsored event, you can view what we have coming up on our calendar.
October Fire Safety Tips
There is no good time to have a fire in your business or home. Every year, we read about fires that occur as the temperatures dip. Many of those fires are caused by improper usage of space heaters, overloading of outlets or home maintenance issues. Proper attention in...
Red Ribbon Week 2024
Each year, communities across the country and our team at TSS, commemorate Red Ribbon Week October 23rd - 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...
Find a Community Health Fair Near You
TSS, Inc. Ketchikan has been a participant in the Ketchikan Community Health Fair for more than two decades. A Health Fair is a great way to get a snapshot of what is going on in your body and what you may need to be paying attention to. At least once at every...
Meet the Collector: Verla Brown
Hi, my name is Verla Brown I work in TSS–Juneau office. I started in March 2024, and I love working here, especially because of my amazing co-workers! I enjoy interacting with other people and it's inspiring to hear from the other people in the office why they do this...
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Since 2011, October has been the month of working toward the prevention of substance misuse. Knowing and understanding the resources available in your community are the first steps to ensuring you can support someone in need. What are the resources in your area? Where...
CEO Notes: National Recovery Month
We spend a lot of our time on prevention and education of those suffering from substance misuse. And in September, we focus on recovery. Celebrating those who have worked so hard to achieve sobriety and even harder to maintain it, should be an everyday thing. You can...
The importance of the DER and C/TPA relationship for a successful drug and alcohol testing program
Employers should know that a critical component of any successful workplace drug and alcohol testing program, that protects the safety of your workforce and the public, is the relationship between the Designated Employer Representative (DER) and the Consortium/Third...
Harvest Safety Tips
Fall is here and it’s harvest time for America’s farmers. Those who do not live and work in rural areas may imagine farming to be a physically demanding, but relatively safe occupation. In fact, agriculture is one of the most hazardous jobs you can have....
Are you prepared for the unexpected?
Fires to the west, hurricanes to the east, tornados – even freak snowstorms. Late summer, early fall marks a period when many parts of the United States see an increase in natural disasters and extreme weather events. So, it’s only fitting that the Federal Emergency...
Meet the Collector: Kiana Allen
My name is Kiana Allen! In addition to my work at TSS-Juneau, I am a college student at the University of Alaska Southeast. When not working or studying, I am an adventurer, dog mom, hiker, gardener, and artist. As you can see, I like to do a little bit of everything....
International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31
Overdose Awareness Day brings awareness and education to reduce and prevent death from overdose. The 2024 theme is “Together We Can”, highlighting the strength of coming together and standing in support of those connected to the tragedy of overdose. It is important to...
Back to school Safety
In most parts of the country, August means back to school. This is a time of year to pay special attention to the roads. There's more traffic and it is often unpredictable. Kids are walking, riding, crossing the street and in school buses and cars. According to the...
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