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.
NSC Statement on Marijuana in the Workplace
The ever-changing status of marijuana legislation has made it increasingly confusing for both employers and employees to know how to address cannabis use in the workplace. Currently, 33 states and the District of Columbia, have passed laws broadly legalizing marijuana...
What to do when someone is having a seizure
Witnessing someone having a seizure is scary, but most of the time it doesn’t have to be an emergency. By acting fast and taking some precautions, you can prevent a seizure victim from hurting themselves and you may not even have to call 911. In most cases, seizures...
SAFETY CORNER: Pumpkin carving minus the gore
There is just about nothing that can get you more into the Halloween spirit than decorating your home with glowing jack-o’-lanterns. For many families, pumpkin carving is a favorite tradition in the weeks leading up to the spooky holiday. But every year, this...
What did you say?
When we talk about safety in the workplace it’s often about preventing accidents that can cause a serious injury, loss of limb or fatality. Damaged hearing is probably not something you would immediately think of as a health and safety priority. But let’s consider the...
Thinking about the unthinkable
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend the National Safety Council Congress and Expo. Something I look forward to at this annual conference is the keynote speakers, who always have thought-provoking perspectives, no matter the topic. One of the speakers this year,...
Parent Decisions in Preventing Drug Use and Abuse
Increasingly, the greatest threats to safety in the home are associated with substance use and abuse, especially by teenagers. TSS relies extensively on research by doctors, mental health experts, and scientists to provide the best resources available to help parents...
Be prepared for the unexpected with a well-stocked first aid kit
Safety is our business. At TSS, we are all about providing our clients with resources and education to avoid hazards and minimize chances for serious injury. With this in mind, do you know what our certified safety specialists – people who live and breath safety – say...
Refresher Training? What and Why
Fall is a great time for a fresh start. In the workplace, this can mean encouraging (or requiring) employees to brush up on their skills and participate in some professional development to ensure that your business has a knowledge base you can rely on. We frequently...
Back to school driving reminders
School days bring congestion, distraction and stress to our roads. Buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to make it to school before the bell. Harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. So, as you are getting back into...
Celebrate your business’s safety successes during Safe + Sound Week
It’s Safe + Sound Week! This is a nationwide event sponsored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to celebrate the successes of businesses that have implemented safety and health programs in the workplace. Throughout the year, businesses show...
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearing House: What drivers need to know
If you make a living as a driver and hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), it’s critical for you to understand your role, responsibilities and rights when it comes to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. We recommend...
COMING SOON: The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
This spring, the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) unveiled its new electronic database for commercial driver’s license holders, a tool that will revolutionize employers’ abilities to stay on top of drug and alcohol history background checks and...
TSS CEO Renee Schofield and her team of safety specialists share wisdom from 20-plus years in the safety industry.
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