Safety

For some, a giant vat of hot cooking oil screams danger, but for others, it represents deep-fried turkey goodness.

Ensuring the safety of all road users should be a year-round commitment for all motorists—a point that’s being emphasized during Bicyclist and Pedestrian Awareness Month in September.

Come hail or high water, a storm preparedness plan can give Virginians peace of mind as the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and runs through Nov. 30.

Riding all-terrain vehicles is a recreational pastime, and ATVS are useful for landowners. But with a documented uptick in accidents, families are urged to take precautions as the weather becomes more favorable for outdoor activities.

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!”

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 negligence was considered an unpatriotic act during wartime.

As grain storage in Virginia expands, farmers are being asked to take precautions to avoid accidents in hazardous grain bins.

Farming can be a dangerous job, but there’s one hazard farmers may not have on their radar: railroad crossings.