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.
Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
No matter what kind of work environment you are in — retail store, office, school, job site or manufacturing facility — slips, trips and falls happen everywhere. In fact, falls are the leading cause of death in construction and, in general, only motor vehicle...
May is Stop the Bleed Month
Did you know that a person can bleed to death in less than five minutes and that the average first responder arrival time is between seven and 10 minutes? A severe bleeding injury can happen anywhere at any time. According to the National Institutes of Health 30% -...
Spring has Sprung: TSS’s safety recommendations for the season
Spring has SPRUNG! I am always reminded of my first job when spring arrives. I worked for Sears in Keokuk, Iowa. That store was a catalog store that also carried appliances and lawnmowers on the floor. Every spring we had a sign that read, “Spring has sprung, the...
Addressing workplace violence should be part of your safety program
Workplace violence has been on the rise for more than a decade, and in some industries, it has become so common that employees feel unsafe and choose to leave the workplace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, since 2014 the American workforce has...
Spring Cleaning: A clean and tidy workplace is a safe workplace
Housekeeping may call to mind scrubbing, cleaning, and picking up. But in a workplace setting, “housekeeping” is synonymous with safety!
Basic Poison Prevention Tips
Take a peak under your kitchen sink or in your laundry room and you will likely see many items that could be dangerous. Household cleaning agents, prescription medications, pesticides and many other common products can pose serious hazards to the health of our...
Substance Use and the Bottom Line
Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace is harmful for everyone. Substance use can impair a worker's ability to make cognitive decisions, emotions, actions, etc. and you never know how someone will behave under the influence. Most importantly, the safety of the...
TSS’s Recommendations for Safe Winter Driving
In January, most parts of the United States experienced at least one walloping winter storm. Deep snow and frigid temperatures blanketed the nation. Roadside emergencies were hitting all-time highs. Some states even issued NO TOW rules, meaning the tow trucks were not...
Workplace Training at Your Pace
The start of the year is an ideal time to make sure you are up to date on your workplace training requirements. But we know, it's also a busy time when it's tough to schedule time for in-person or webinar training. So why not consider taking an online class at your...
Are Commercial Drivers Working in Your Community Safe?
Can you be certain that the people working on construction sites, delivering goods, fixing roads and doing other work on behalf of your town or city are sober and safe? Not always. Often, municipalities don’t verify whether the companies they are doing business with...
Are your employees getting enough sleep?
As a business owner, you can take every precaution under the sun to ensure a safe workplace. But if your employees are coming to work exhausted after only a few hours of sleep, your diligence may not be enough to avoid accidents and injuries. According to a report...
Important change to how you report annual drug and alcohol testing data to DOT
For 2024, U.S. Department of Transportation-regulated employers have new requirements for accessing DOT's Management Information System (MIS) to report annual drug and alcohol testing data. To submit their 2023 totals for the March 15 reporting deadline, employers...
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