Tag: safety tips
Boating safety grants available from ODNR
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is offering $500,000 in boating safety education grant funding to eligible organizations across Ohio.
Protect yourself from tickborne diseases
Plan now to protect yourself against tickborne diseases, including Lyme disease, which has been found in ticks at high levels around Pennsylvania.
How to stay safe when you’re ice fishing
Even if you’ve checked the ice to ensure a safe ice fishing trip, it’s important to be prepared, bring safety equipment and know what to do in an emergency.
Dangers of frozen and cold water
Be aware of thin ice. The potential hazards of walking on frozen lakes, ponds and rivers can be extremely dangerous.
How to determine if the ice is safe enough to go...
Learn how to determine whether ice is safe enough to go ice fishing based on appearance, thickness and other factors that can affect freezing and thawing.
How to teach children to use a pocket knife safely
Pocket knives are tools, not toys. Learn more about considerations for teaching pocket knife safety, such as age, choosing a knife and basic safety rules.
Think about manure pit safety during fall nutrient application
It is time to remind operators and applicators about the importance of following safety precautions when working around manure storage facilities.
How to identify venomous caterpillars in Ohio
Learn to identify venomous and non-venomous, hairy and bristled caterpillars found in Ohio that can cause injury from coming into contact with them.
Safety is the key when making corn silage
Harvesting corn silage can be dangerous. Please take a few minutes to review safety precautions and harvest recommendations.
How to identify and avoid hornet and wasp nests during late...
It’s important to be aware of large wasp and hornet nests during late summer, so you can avoid them and reduce your chances of getting stung.
