Health & Safety

Objectives Explain the health & safety factors which should be considered during crew planning and activitiesExplain the health & safety factors which should be considered during crew planning and activities Describe how to handle emergenciesDescribe how to handle emergencies Understand the “Sweet Sixteen” of BSA’s safety programUnderstand the “Sweet Sixteen” of BSA’s safety program

Advisor’s Responsibility Health & safety of all participants is one of advisor’s most important rolesHealth & safety of all participants is one of advisor’s most important roles Youth, adults, consultants, parents, visitorsYouth, adults, consultants, parents, visitors Youth ProtectionYouth Protection Activity guidelinesActivity guidelines TransportationTransportation

Youth Protection 2-deep leadership2-deep leadership Male & female for co-ed crewMale & female for co-ed crew Separate sleeping quartersSeparate sleeping quarters In dormitory or single room environment, youth & adults can sleep togetherIn dormitory or single room environment, youth & adults can sleep together 2 adults & 4 youth minimum2 adults & 4 youth minimum All adults have Youth Protection trainingAll adults have Youth Protection training Be alert for hazing & harassmentBe alert for hazing & harassment

Tour Permit Local: Up to 500 miles from homeLocal: Up to 500 miles from home National: Over 500 miles from homeNational: Over 500 miles from home ““Most short, in-town trips of a few hours do not require a tour permit; however, it is recommended that units obtain permission slips from parents.”

Activity Guidelines “Safe Swim Defense”“Safe Swim Defense” “Safety Afloat”“Safety Afloat” “Climb On Safely”“Climb On Safely” “Snorkeling Safety”“Snorkeling Safety” “Trek Safely”“Trek Safely” In GTSS: Scuba, Winter Activities, Hunting, Skating, Biking, Martial Arts, BoardsailingIn GTSS: Scuba, Winter Activities, Hunting, Skating, Biking, Martial Arts, Boardsailing

First Aid & CPR 1 person in group trained in First Aid1 person in group trained in First Aid “is strongly recommended that adult leaders in Scouting avail themselves of CPR and first-aid training”“is strongly recommended that adult leaders in Scouting avail themselves of CPR and first-aid training”

Transportation Seat belts required for each occupantSeat belts required for each occupant Youth (Venturing) driversYouth (Venturing) drivers Legal driving age, 6 months experience, no record of moving violations or accidents, parental permission to leader, driver, & ridersLegal driving age, 6 months experience, no record of moving violations or accidents, parental permission to leader, driver, & riders 10 hours of driving…in daylight10 hours of driving…in daylight No passengers in bed of truck or trailerNo passengers in bed of truck or trailer

Unauthorized Activities ATVsATVs MotorcyclesMotorcycles Jet skisJet skis War gamesWar games Hang glidersHang gliders UltralightsUltralights RodeoRodeo Bungee jumpingBungee jumping

Primary Source? Guide to Safe Scouting

Available from Scout Service CenterAvailable from Scout Service Center # 34416B# 34416B Also available online: available online: Most current and shows changesMost current and shows changes

Emergencies Have a plan beforehandHave a plan beforehand Person in chargePerson in charge Actions to takeActions to take AlternativesAlternatives People/agencies to notifyPeople/agencies to notify Location of law enforcementLocation of law enforcement Fire & health facilitiesFire & health facilities Evacuation proceduresEvacuation procedures Report all deaths & serious injuries to Scout ExecutiveReport all deaths & serious injuries to Scout Executive

Risk Management Venturing encourages challenging, sometimes risky activitiesVenturing encourages challenging, sometimes risky activities Mitigate the risk by adequate planning and a common sense approachMitigate the risk by adequate planning and a common sense approach Adequate trainingAdequate training WeatherWeather Maintain disciplineMaintain discipline Have an emergency planHave an emergency plan Have fun, but bring everyone home safelyHave fun, but bring everyone home safely

Sweet 16 of BSA Safety Qualified SupervisionQualified Supervision Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness Buddy SystemBuddy System Safe AreaSafe Area Equipment MaintenanceEquipment Maintenance Personal Safety EquipPersonal Safety Equip Safety ProceduresSafety Procedures Skill Level LimitsSkill Level Limits Weather Check Planning Communications Permits & Notices First Aid Resources Applicable Laws CPR Resource Discipline

Summary Health & Safety of the crew is a primary responsibility of the adult leadershipHealth & Safety of the crew is a primary responsibility of the adult leadership Youth want to push the envelope, but adults set the limitsYouth want to push the envelope, but adults set the limits Manage the risk through planning and common senseManage the risk through planning and common sense Plan for the worst casePlan for the worst case