Tag: safety

Ice safety is about more than just your own recreation—it’s about the safety of those who are called to help when things go wrong, according to outdoors columnist Jim Abrams. As the tragic events at Rocky Fork State Park in 2021 reminded us, poor judgment on frozen water can have fatal consequences for both victims and rescuers. Learn the technical standards for ice thickness and the essential gear that can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy in Jim's latest column:

Don’t be caught off guard as the weather moves from warm and muddy to below-freezing and snowy this week. Ohio State University's John Yost offers a winter farm checklist for equipment upkeep, livestock care and worker safety during icy conditions.

The Waterways Safety Council will host its next quarterly virtual meeting on Nov. 13 from 9-11 a.m.

The Ashtabula County Farm Bureau will host Grain Bin Rescue Training on Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rome Fire Department, 3162 US Highway 6, Rome, Ohio.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is offering $500,000 in boating safety education grant funding to eligible organizations across Ohio.

During their breeding season, deer may dart into roadways with little caution. Drivers should be extra vigilant during rut to avoid deer-vehicle collisions.

Judith Sutherland recalls a real life lesson her father taught her about quicksand.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the availability of $100 million in funding to help local communities eliminate dangerous railroad crossings.

Gov. Jim Justice signed SB 1032, providing $4 million toward new firefighting equipment on Aug. 14.

The Ohio Traffic Safety Office, a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is expanding a program to prevent injuries among older drivers.