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UPCOMING
EVENTS
April 7, 2018
is the Health Fair in Prince of Wales, TSS will be doing low cost blood draws for Wellness Screening. 8-12 hour FASTING is required. Drink plenty of water
April 26, 2018 is Blood Draws in our Keokuk Office at 906 Main Street 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.! Women's Wellness, Men's Wellness, 8-12 hour FASTING is required. Drink plenty of water!
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Signs & Symptoms for Supervisors
$129 First Person / $89 Second Person
How do you determine whether a Reasonable Cause situation exists in the workplace? This training will not only make the parameters clear to you but will also discuss the latest trends in employee substance use, how to approach the employee, document the situation, drug testing protocols and what the expectations are for record-keeping.
By: Jo McGuire
April 17, 2018
$75 per person
If you receive the drug & alcohol testing results for your company, you are required to know the responsibilities outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. We'll cover the rules, random selection, document retention and much more! Certificates of completion will be given for attending this course. (90 min)
Signs & Symptoms for Supervisors
By: Jo McGuire
May 15, 2018
$129 First Person / $89 Second Person
How do you determine whether a Reasonable Cause situation exists in the workplace? This training will not only make the parameters clear to you but will also discuss the latest trends in employee substance use, how to approach the employee, document the situation, drug testing protocols and what the expectations are for record-keeping.
(120 min)
If you receive the drug & alcohol testing results for your company, you are required to know the responsibilities outlined in 49 CFR Part 40. We'll cover the rules, random selection, document retention and much more! Certificates of completion will be given for attending this course. (90 min)
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All webinars are
10:00 am AK Time
1:00 pm CS Time
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To register, please email:
or call:
217.223.2300
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Paternity & DNA Testing
TSS, Inc. offers a wide variety of services. Learn more about Paternity and DNA testing as well as our other services by
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by Christina Boernson, CPCT, BAT
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How often do we stay up late and drag the next day, longing for our beds? Most of us brush it off as a rough night's rest, or a late night. But what we fail to realize is the lack of sleep we are getting is harmful to our body. "A recent study found that more people are sleeping less than six hours a night."
These numbers are alarming, how many of us can say that we sleep peacefully all night long? Not very many of us, sadly.
Lack of sleep can have serious consequences on your health. Some things that are affected by lack of sleep include, memory, metabolism and weight, safety, your mood, cardiovascular health, and disease.
The recommended amount of sleep for an adult is 8 hours of sleep per night, but "some individuals are able to function without sleepiness or drowsiness after as little as six hours of sleep"
Although most people struggle with their sleep health, there are some things you can do to combat this issue if you are suffering from sleep deprivation. Some suggestions include keeping a schedule, stopping the intake of caffeine six hours prior to going to bed, do not smoke around bed time, avoid alcohol and heavy meals before bedtime, get regular exercise, minimize light, sound, noise or extreme heat/cold, establish a regular bed time routine, try waking up without an alarm and attempt to go to bed earlier each night until you reach your maximum goal of 8 solid hours of sleep.
Sleep apnea - "Obstructive sleep apnea is a common and serious sleep disorder that causes you to stop breathing during sleep. The airway repeatedly becomes blocked, limiting the amount of air that reaches your lungs. When this happens, you may snore loudly or making choking noises as you try to breathe."
Often people who suffer from sleep apnea are required to sleep with a CPAP machine that helps keep the brain oxygenated. Without adequate sleep due to sleep apnea serious issues such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke may occur.
Although most people put their sleep health on the back burner and do not think it is important, safety is our top priority and if you are too sleepy, your judgment is impaired. "Drowsy driving is estimated to be a factor in 20 percent of fatal crashes."
There are many things that could be affected by not getting adequate amounts of sleep in your day-to-day life and your level of productivity, so it is vital that you take the time to consider appropriate sleep maintenance, put good practices into place and then remain protective of those good habits.
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AFETY CORNER
LADDER SAFETY
Rod Seals,
COSS, CPT, BAT
TSS, INC.
LADDER SAFETY
Every year during the month of March, The American Ladder Institute promotes
the importance of ladder safety. We need to be reminded of the most important things to remember when working with different types of ladders and having the right ladder for the job.
Reminders about your ladder:
- Determine what type of ladder for your type of work environment works best
- Choose the proper length of ladder for the job
- Make sure your ladder has the proper duty rating
- Inspect the ladder for working condition
- Clean the climbing surfaces
Reminders about your surroundings:
- Confirm that the ladder surface is firm and level
- Make sure that interfering doors are blocked open, locked shut or guarded
- Ensure weather is sufficiently safe for the ladder
Reminders for you:
- Clean the soles of your shoes or boots
- Ensure that you are not tired, dizzy or prone to losing your balance
- Use tow-lines, toolbelts or assistance with materials when climbing
Everyone should use the three points of contact when climbing a ladder, which are always have two feet and one hand or two hands and one foot on ladder at all times while climbing. Your hands must be free and you must face the ladder when you start to climb.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ... NEVER STAND ON THE TOP RUNG!
For more information about Ladder Safety training or other safety topics, please email Rod@tss-safety.com
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D.O.T.
& YOU
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By Rod Seals
49 CFR part 40
(12-12-2017)
If a D.O.T. drug test is cancelled due to collector error, the collector must complete Error Correction Training within 30 days. During the training, the collector must complete 3 error-free mock tests, two that are pertinent to the error and one uneventful. It is the DER's responsibility to ensure this takes place. Make sure you know the policies of your TPA and if they are abiding by these important rules.
40.33
Q: Who is responsible for notifying a collector that error correction training is needed when a drug test has been cancelled?
A: The MRO, in cancelling a drug test, will determine if the collector is at fault. When the MRO reports the canceled test to the employer, the MRO will note the reason for the cancelation and if appropriate, that it was the result of collector error.
The employer or service agent designated by the employer is responsible for notifying the collection site of the error and the retraining requirement; and ensuring the training takes place.
At TSS we do our very best to eliminate cancelled tests. On the rare occasion they may take place, we perform Error Correction Training within 24 hours. The training is conducted by one of our four Certified Collections Professional Trainers (CPCT).
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We offer world-class education and screening services for workplace and community safety.
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