/tags/safety Safety en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-15/after-a-daring-ski-stunt-turned-deadly-this-former-olympian-created-a-unique-safety-class-to-prevent-similar-tragedies Last week marked one year since young skier Dallas LeBeau died trying to jump across U.S. Highway 40, near Winter Park. After his death, his friend and mentor decided there was a gap in education for freeskiers like Dallas – who perform daring ski and snowboard tricks on camera. So, he started a class to educate young people about how to perform these tricks more safely. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-15/after-a-daring-ski-stunt-turned-deadly-this-former-olympian-created-a-unique-safety-class-to-prevent-similar-tragedies In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-04/this-technology-could-make-colorados-roads-safer-for-bicyclists-but-is-it-reliable Colorado roads can be dangerous for bicyclists. Advocates say one way to keep cyclists safer is to require technology be installed in all new motor vehicles that could automatically detect and avoid bicyclists on the road. We explore the promise – and the limitations – of this emerging technology, on today’s In The NoCo. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2025-04-04/this-technology-could-make-colorados-roads-safer-for-bicyclists-but-is-it-reliable In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Brad Turner, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-31/during-a-natural-disaster-not-everyone-can-evacuate-a-cu-researcher-wants-to-understand-why When a natural disaster forces people to evacuate, not everyone gets the message – or is physically or financially able to get out of harm’s way. On today's In The NoCo, we talk with a researcher who studies how communication during emergencies works... and how it can be improved to help keep people safe. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:35:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-31/during-a-natural-disaster-not-everyone-can-evacuate-a-cu-researcher-wants-to-understand-why In The NoCo, Brad Turner, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /news/2024-06-25/bike-to-work-day-is-almost-here-but-cyclist-safety-remains-a-year-round-project-in-colorado Bike to Work Day is June 26 this year. As cyclists hit the streets this summer, communities across Northern Colorado continue to work toward safer roads for all after a statewide increase in traffic-related cyclist fatalities last year. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:39:00 GMT /news/2024-06-25/bike-to-work-day-is-almost-here-but-cyclist-safety-remains-a-year-round-project-in-colorado Natalie Skowlund /2024-04-12/las-vegas-hopes-to-reduce-traffic-accidents-by-participating-in-vision-zero-program Vision Zero is a European-inspired program which aims to eliminate traffic accidents by 2050. Las Vegas a few other cities in our region that are participating in the program. Sat, 13 Apr 2024 00:10:31 GMT /2024-04-12/las-vegas-hopes-to-reduce-traffic-accidents-by-participating-in-vision-zero-program Yvette Fernandez /news/2023-08-25/bear-human-encounters-are-becoming-more-common-colorado-has-a-plan As more people move to Colorado, bear encounters are becoming increasingly common. Experts say changing human behaviors could make these encounters less likely. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:47:48 GMT /news/2023-08-25/bear-human-encounters-are-becoming-more-common-colorado-has-a-plan Dylan Simard /regional-news/2023-06-26/mountain-west-mines-hit-with-83-safety-violations-in-april-as-citations-rise-nationwide The Mine Safety and Health Administration issued 335 violations in April at 20 mines across 15 states. Mines in the Mountain West accounted for 83 of the violations, 17 of which were considered "significant and substantial." Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:23:53 GMT /regional-news/2023-06-26/mountain-west-mines-hit-with-83-safety-violations-in-april-as-citations-rise-nationwide Emma VandenEinde /news/2023-03-01/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-the-beauty-and-danger-of-skating-on-wild-ice This week, we talk with The Colorado Sun about wild ice skating. A Colorado woman who has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok because of it, and the sport is becoming more widely accepted at Colorado parks. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:20:00 GMT /news/2023-03-01/news-brief-with-the-colorado-sun-the-beauty-and-danger-of-skating-on-wild-ice Nikole Robinson Carroll /regional-news/2023-01-06/study-finds-children-are-accessing-edible-cannabis-in-higher-numbers New data reveals a big spike in the number of children getting their hands on edibles like gummies and candies containing THC due to their increased accessibility. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:59:36 GMT /regional-news/2023-01-06/study-finds-children-are-accessing-edible-cannabis-in-higher-numbers Emma VandenEinde /news/2021-12-10/buckle-up-for-holiday-travels-colorado-drivers-are-below-the-national-average-for-seatbelt-use A CDOT study examined different categories of 119,842 vehicles in the top 31 Colorado counties — where 85% of traffic fatalities have occurred in the past — and determined that about 87% of drivers and front seat passengers wear their seatbelt, putting our state below the national average of 90%. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:50:53 GMT /news/2021-12-10/buckle-up-for-holiday-travels-colorado-drivers-are-below-the-national-average-for-seatbelt-use