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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Dehydration: The Unexpected Workplace Hazard
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...
Coaching Corner: Fruit and Veggie Adventures
By Renee Schofield, Health and Wellness Coach The harvest is coming! As a Health and Wellness Coach, I love looking for fun things to share with families that bring healthy recipes to your table. Summer is a great time to enjoy all the good things from our gardens and...
10 Tips for Preventing Vehicle Theft
Over the next few months, even as gas prices are rising, a record number of Americans who have been cooped up during the pandemic, are expected to take to the roads for their summer break – and car thieves are predicted to be busier than ever. According to the...
Heat-Related Illnesses and the Critical Importance of Training to Save Lives
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...
Safe Boating Week – May 21-27
Warm temperatures are just around the corner, which means it's the start of boating season. With a 35% increase in boat ownership and 415, 000 new boaters, the waterways will likely be busier than ever this summer, according to the Water Sports Foundation. That means,...
Don’t Let Your Guard Down: COVID Prevention Should Continue to Be Part of Your Workplace Safety Program
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 increasing...
10 Tips to Avoid Electrical Hazards
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...
Lyme Disease Prevention During Tick Season
Spring has finally arrived! While we all enjoy getting outside more, being out in nature during the warmer months brings with it the potential for tick bites. Every time we venture outdoors, we need to be vigilant in examining ourselves, our kids and our pets for...
Positive Drug Tests Among U.S. Workers are at a Two Decade High, But Drug Testing is Down
As a Consortium/Third Party Administrator that manages drug testing programs for businesses and organizations, our safety specialists at TSS are sometimes asked why we consider drug and alcohol testing essential to workplace safety. The best answer may be another...
Grain Bin Accident Prevention
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...
14 Tips for Ladder 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...
Distracted Driving Awareness Month: Multitasking and Driving Don’t Mix
When you are sitting in traffic during the morning commute, on your way to an appointment or rushing through your day, it's tempting to use the time you are stuck in the car to multitask. Grabbing a bite to eat, checking your phone or fiddling with the radio all are...
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