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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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...
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...
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...
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