1. Health & Safety
Aquatics Workshop September 2016

2. BSA Commitment to Safety
“Youth develop traits of citizenship, character, fitness, and leadership during age-appropriate events when challenged to move beyond their normal comfort level, and discover their abilities. This is appropriate when risks are identified and mitigated.”  
“However, no policy or procedure will replace the review and vigilance of trusted adults and leaders at the point of program execution.”

3. BSA Commitment to Safety
Knowing and executing the BSA program as contained in our publications
Planning tours, activities, and events with vigilance using the tools provided
Setting the example for safe behavior and equipment use during program
Engaging and educating all participants in discussions about hazards and risks
Reporting incidents in a timely manner

4. “Make it effortless, not easy - but intuitive, simple and effortless.”
- Randall Stevenson, National BSA President

5. (Pause, Evaluate, Decide)
Is it safe?
(Pause, Evaluate, Decide)
Moment of Choice

6. PAUSE PAUSE before you start ASSESS possible hazards
UNDERSTAND how to proceed safely
SHARE your plan with others
EXECUTE the activity safely

7. Safety Moments Incident Reporting Helps Tour and Activity Plan
Weather-related Safety
Winter Activity
Winter Sports

8. Incident Review Boating Boating – River Paddling Swimming Lighting

9. Incident Review – How To
Moderator
Share the incident narratives
Hold the discussion
Incident reviews
Resources
Key points
Discussion questions

10. BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: SWIMMING

11. BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: BOATING

12. BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: RIVER PADDLING

13. BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: LIGHTNING

14. Resources – for more information see Scouting Safely
Lightning Safety: An Interview with Sam Cloud