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Sweet 16 Of BSA Safety

Sweet 16 Of BSA Safety. Instructor: George Crowl. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Buddy system Safe area or course Equipment selection and maintenance Personal safety equip Safety procedures and policies Skill level limits. Weather check Planning Communications

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Sweet 16 Of BSA Safety

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  1. Sweet 16 Of BSA Safety Instructor: George Crowl

  2. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Buddy system Safe area or course Equipment selection and maintenance Personal safety equip Safety procedures and policies Skill level limits Weather check Planning Communications Permits and notices First-aid resources Applicable laws CPR resource Discipline Overview

  3. 1. Qualified Supervision • Mature and conscientious adult, 21 or over • Accepts responsibility for safety of youth • Experienced / qualified in activity • Able to respond to an emergency • Knowledge of BSA standards • Committed to BSA policy and procedures

  4. 2. Physical Fitness • If strenuous, evidence of physical fitness(complete health history from parent / physician) • Require a physical if problems are identified • Those with disabilities can be accommodated if they are known and precautions taken

  5. 3. Buddy System • For strenuous activities: • It is best to have at least one other person with you • He / she should be aware of your circumstances

  6. 4. Safe Area or Course • Know the area or course • Well suited to the activity • Free of hazards

  7. 5. Equipment Selectionand Maintenance • Suited to the individual and activity • Appropriate safety and program features • Good repair • Properly maintained

  8. 6. Personal Safety Equipment • Properly fitted • Worn by everyone • Examples: • PFDs (water activities) • Helmets (biking, riding, kayaking) • Skating pads • Cold weather gear

  9. 7. Safety Procedures and Policies • Use common sense associated with the activity • Teach the participants • Enforce compliance

  10. 8. Skill Level Limits • Abide by minimum skill levels • Supervisors don’t let participants go beyond abilities • Example: Swimming skill tests

  11. 9. Weather Check • Outdoor activity risks vary with weather • Anticipate hazards and responses

  12. 10. Planning • Experienced resource develop the plan • Follow the plan • Good planning minimizes risks • Good planning anticipates contingencies

  13. 11. Communications • Be able to communicate with participants • Consider possible emergency communications

  14. 12. Permits and Notices • Tour permits • Membership registration • Landowner / government authorization

  15. 13. First-Aid Resources • Determine first-aid supplies required • Determine first-aid qualifications needed • Provide them!

  16. 14. Applicable Laws • BSA policies generally exceed legal mandates • However, make sure, and comply with the strictest

  17. 15. CPR Resource • Strenuous activity or remote trek could present a cardiac emergency • Aquatics could involve CPR emergency • BSA recommends a CPR trained (adult) be part of leadership for any program • Should be available for strenuous activity

  18. 16. Discipline • Supervisor must control the activity and the individuals • Youth must respect leaders and follow directions

  19. Qualified supervision Physical fitness Buddy system Safe area or course Equipment selection and maintenance Personal safety equip Safety procedures and policies Skill level limits Weather check Planning Communications Permits and notices First-aid resources Applicable laws CPR resource Discipline Summary

  20. Questions?

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