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.
Power Tool Safety for the DIY’er
Why mess with a hammer when you can use a nail gun? Without a doubt – when properly used – power tools can make completing any do-it-yourself home improvement project much easier and quicker. They can, however, also be the cause of serious injuries. According to the...
Updated CPR procedures from one of our experts
by Eric Bartholomew, TSS Safety Specialist Whenever people learn that I am a certified CPR instructor, questions about CPR ensue particularly concerning how the recommended procedure has changed over the years: “Do they still say to do the breaths or just...
Top 10 tips for injury-free lawn mowing
With summer here, most of us are spending more of our weekly chore-time outside maintaining our yard. Lawnmowers are useful tools that make the job easier. But keep in mind, they are also powerful machinery with sharp blades that can cause serious injuries. According...
National Safety Month: Hazard Recognition Week
The National Safety Council has named June National Safety Month. Each week of the month, NSC will be focusing on a specific safety topic, as will we at TSS. Check our website and social media weekly for information, blogs and posts related to these topics. ...
Background checks for safety’s sake
Making sure that your employees are qualified, honest and reliable before they ever get to the office, job site or store is one of the first steps you can take toward having a workplace that is safe for everyone — and protecting your businesses from costly problems....
Are energy drinks safe?
Did you know that next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most popular dietary supplement consumed by American teens and young adults? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, men between the ages of 18 and 34 years consume the most energy...
Bike Smart this Spring
Biking is a great way to stay in shape, see the sights, save money on gas and reduce pollution, especially during the warmer days of late spring and early summer. But Biking is also an activity full of potential hazards, especially with about 80 million bicycles...
TSS makes a splash with Walk Across America challenge
We did it! In fact, we outdid ourselves. TSS employees and friends walked 1,421 miles during the first part of April for the TSS Walk Across America Challenge, taking the team beyond the virtual finish line in Washington, D.C. and directly into the Atlantic Ocean! As...
The drug-free jobsite in the era of changing marijuana laws
Employers know well that construction sites are rife with potential hazards. From falls, accidents with large equipment and tools, to misuse of safety gear, the opportunities for personal injury on the jobsite are many. Add to that the danger of having a worker who is...
How to manage workplace stress
While many of the reasons for workplace stress can seem out of your control, how you cope with them is up to you. Through preparation and by incorporating some practical calming strategies, you can eliminate a lot of the stress and foster a healthy, productive...
TSS Walk Across America Arrives in North Dakota
In recognition of American Heart Month, TSS and friends enjoyed an especially heart-healthy February. We improved our diets by sharing nutritious recipes, collaborated on strategies to manage our stress and get more sleep, and, most successfully, we got our steps in...
Know the Facts: Spring Break Risks and Resources
This month, many of you – and your high school- and college-age children – are getting ready to travel for spring break. It’s par for the course to have conversations about travel security, situational awareness, personal space and other safety issues in advance. But...
TSS CEO Renee Schofield and her team of safety specialists share wisdom from 20-plus years in the safety industry.
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