Safety
Safe cooking is emphasis of Fire Prevention Week
Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and resulting injuries in the U.S., according to the National Fire Prevention Association. That’s why the theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
Use caution around farm equipment during fall harvest
Fall harvest season is here, and it’s a busy and challenging time for farmers as they move equipment on local roads to get from one field to another.
Farm safety week emphasizes the importance of every farmer
Farm safety negligence was considered an unpatriotic act during wartime.
Farmers encouraged to follow safety measures in grain bins
As grain storage in Virginia expands, farmers are being asked to take precautions to avoid accidents in hazardous grain bins.
Railroad crossings can pose a danger on farms
Farming can be a dangerous job, but there’s one hazard farmers may not have on their radar: railroad crossings.
Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists
September is Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month in Virginia.
Grilling Safely All Year Long
Did you know that every year there are as many as 200,000 cooking-related fires, which cause hundreds of deaths and injuries throughout the U.S.? Last year in Virginia, there were 69 home fire fatalities.²
Holiday Lights Safety
Keep the Sparkle, Avoid the Sparks with Safe Holiday Lights. Add a festive touch to your home inside and out with holiday lights! But before you start decorating for the holidays, read up on holiday lights safety.
