safety

Among the hundreds of millions of dollars being spent to try to solve the crisis of concussions in football, one effort is inspired by a hand-sized ball…

When students come to The Ohio State University, they're inundated with information on how to keep themselves safe. From pamphlets to workshops to…

Nearly one child a month dies after being entangled in window blind cords, despite years of effort to reduce the toll. A new industry standard to remove most corded blinds from the market may help.

Last June Ikea recalled millions of dressers over the risk of tip-over accidents. But the parents of Jozef Dudek, who was crushed by a Malm dresser this May, were not aware of the recall, lawyers say.

The recent ride malfunction at the Ohio State Fair draws attention to amusement ride safety regulations. The accident resulted in the death of an…

States aren't doing enough to protect its residents from "events we know how to prevent," says the National Safety Council.

Ohio is rolling out a new response system in the case of oil and gas drilling emergencies. Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order creating a 24/7…

The head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently endorsed the use of three-point seat belts in the nation's school bus fleet.For…

Ohio State plans to increase security at Ohio Stadium for this Saturday's football game against Michigan State. The game will draw huge crowds to the…

The fatal on-air shooting of two Virginia TV journalists stunned newsrooms. Management at all three Columbus broadcast stations moved quickly to review…