Tag: safety
No ice is 100% safe: Essential precautions for winter recreation
Learn how to check ice thickness, what gear to carry, and life-saving self-rescue techniques to stay safe on frozen ponds and lakes this winter.
Winter readiness: A guide to protecting your farm, workers and livestock
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.
Waterways Safety Council hosting quarterly virtual meeting
The Waterways Safety Council will host its next quarterly virtual meeting on Nov. 13 from 9-11 a.m.
Ashtabula County Farm Bureau to host Grain Bin Rescue Training Oct....
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.
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.
How to avoid hitting deer during rut
During their breeding season, deer may dart into roadways with little caution. Drivers should be extra vigilant during rut to avoid deer-vehicle collisions.
A real life lesson about quicksand
Judith Sutherland recalls a real life lesson her father taught her about quicksand.
Ohio makes funding available to eliminate railroad crossings
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced the availability of $100 million in funding to help local communities eliminate dangerous railroad crossings.
West Virginia bill provides funds for firefighting equipment
Gov. Jim Justice signed SB 1032, providing $4 million toward new firefighting equipment on Aug. 14.
Ohio expands program for older drivers
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office, a division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, is expanding a program to prevent injuries among older drivers.
