guide to safe scouting presented by bill mulvihill vice chairman, programs – huguenot trail...
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Guide to Safe ScoutingGuide to Safe ScoutingPresented by Bill MulvihillPresented by Bill MulvihillVice Chairman, Programs – Huguenot Trail District, Heart of Vice Chairman, Programs – Huguenot Trail District, Heart of VA VA
Who am IWho am I? ?
Involved in BSA for over 30 years (Eagle Scout)Involved in BSA for over 30 years (Eagle Scout)
Presently serving on Huguenot Trail District StaffPresently serving on Huguenot Trail District Staff
6 years as a Cubmaster: Pack 861, Bon Air 6 years as a Cubmaster: Pack 861, Bon Air Presbyterian Church in Heart of VA Council and Presbyterian Church in Heart of VA Council and Pack 184 Transatlantic CouncilPack 184 Transatlantic Council
Former Den Leader, ASMFormer Den Leader, ASM
Have planned over 60 Pack meetingsHave planned over 60 Pack meetings
Dad of a Eagle Scout and Life ScoutDad of a Eagle Scout and Life Scout
What this presentation is not…What this presentation is not…
Everything in the Guide to Safe Scouting, A Everything in the Guide to Safe Scouting, A Guide For Current Policies and ProceduresGuide For Current Policies and Procedures
What this presentation is…What this presentation is…
What are the highlights of the GuideWhat are the highlights of the Guide
Nothing more than tips and suggestionsNothing more than tips and suggestions
Situations and experiences that I learned fromSituations and experiences that I learned from
A pointer to good online resourcesA pointer to good online resources
Hopefully, a time where we can share ideasHopefully, a time where we can share ideas
What should you say…What should you say…
AgendaAgenda
IntroIntro
What is a Leader’s responsibility to providing a safe What is a Leader’s responsibility to providing a safe setting?setting?
How to teach others about Safe ScoutingHow to teach others about Safe Scouting
Sandwich PrincipleSandwich Principle
Sweet 16 of BSA SafetySweet 16 of BSA Safety
Vehicle SafetyVehicle Safety
Youth Protection Youth Protection
Medical InformationMedical Information
Age Appropriateness of ActivitiesAge Appropriateness of Activities
ResourcesResources
Quiz – Scouting SafetyQuiz – Scouting Safety
Leader’s ResponsibilitiesLeader’s Responsibilities
Are All Leaders and accompanying adults aware of the Are All Leaders and accompanying adults aware of the risks of an event/outingrisks of an event/outing
Have Unit Leaders been trained in the necessary Risk Have Unit Leaders been trained in the necessary Risk Mitigation skillsMitigation skills
Aquatics SafetyAquatics Safety
Camping OR other Outdoor EventCamping OR other Outdoor Event
Hazardous WeatherHazardous Weather
TransportationTransportation
First AidFirst Aid
InsuranceInsurance
YOUTH PROTECTIONYOUTH PROTECTION
Is a copy of Guide To Safe Scouting on hand as a Is a copy of Guide To Safe Scouting on hand as a Reference?Reference?
How to Teach Others about How to Teach Others about
G.S.S.G.S.S.Set Aside Time at a Parent Meeting/Leader Meeting to Set Aside Time at a Parent Meeting/Leader Meeting to discuss risk mitigation for an upcoming event.discuss risk mitigation for an upcoming event.
Ensure that at all Committee Meetings, Safety and Ensure that at all Committee Meetings, Safety and Risk Mitigation is discussed for every activityRisk Mitigation is discussed for every activity
Have Flyers and Handouts available which drive the Have Flyers and Handouts available which drive the point home point home
Have a Quiz available.Have a Quiz available.
Document who attended the trainingDocument who attended the training
Ensure this gets added to the curriculum of the Pack Ensure this gets added to the curriculum of the Pack TrainerTrainer
The Sandwich PrincipleThe Sandwich Principle
What is the Bread? – Discipline and LeadershipWhat is the Bread? – Discipline and Leadership
Required to make Scouting Safety a realityRequired to make Scouting Safety a reality
THE SANDWICH PRINCIPLE
SCOUTING SAFETYQUALIFIED
SUPERVISIONDISCIPLINE
Sweet 16 of BSA SafetySweet 16 of BSA Safety1.1. Qualified SupervisionQualified Supervision
2.2. Physical FitnessPhysical Fitness
3.3. Buddy SystemBuddy System
4.4. Safe Area or CourseSafe Area or Course
5.5. Equipment Selection and MaintenanceEquipment Selection and Maintenance
6.6. Personal Safety EquipmentPersonal Safety Equipment
7.7. Safety Procedures and PoliciesSafety Procedures and Policies
8.8. Skill Level LimitsSkill Level Limits
9.9. Weather CheckWeather Check
10.10. PlanningPlanning
11.11. CommunicationsCommunications
12.12. Plans and NoticesPlans and Notices
13.13. First-aid ResourcesFirst-aid Resources
14.14. Applicable LawsApplicable Laws
15.15. CPR ResourceCPR Resource
16.16. DisciplineDiscipline
Vehicle SafetyVehicle Safety
Don’t Enter the Risk ZoneDon’t Enter the Risk Zone
Make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before the Make sure to get plenty of sleep the night before the triptrip
Ensure that you get plenty of sleep the night beforeEnsure that you get plenty of sleep the night before
Take breaks every 75 to 100 milesTake breaks every 75 to 100 miles
Travel with multiple adults in the car, if possibleTravel with multiple adults in the car, if possible
Ensure driver licenses are in force with the proper Ensure driver licenses are in force with the proper vehicle insurance before you allow youth to get into a vehicle insurance before you allow youth to get into a car driven by someone not a family member.car driven by someone not a family member.
Youth ProtectionYouth ProtectionUnderstanding Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse: Starts with 2-Understanding Scouting’s Barriers to Abuse: Starts with 2-deep leadershipdeep leadership
One on one contact between adults and scouts is One on one contact between adults and scouts is prohibitedprohibited
Separate accomodations for adults and Scouts requiredSeparate accomodations for adults and Scouts required
Privacy for youth respectedPrivacy for youth respected
Inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, or digital devicesInappropriate use of cameras, imaging, or digital devices
No secret organizationsNo secret organizations
No hazing or bullyingNo hazing or bullying
Youth leadership monitored by adult leadersYouth leadership monitored by adult leaders
Discipline must be constructiveDiscipline must be constructive
Appropriate attire for all activitiesAppropriate attire for all activities
Required to act in accordance with Scout Oath and LawRequired to act in accordance with Scout Oath and Law
Units are responsible for enforcing Youth Protection Units are responsible for enforcing Youth Protection policiespolicies
Youth Protection continuedYouth Protection continuedEducation materials available:Education materials available:
Power Pack Pals comic books available in English Power Pack Pals comic books available in English and Spanishand Spanish
Age appropriate videos in English and SpanishAge appropriate videos in English and Spanish
It Happened to MeIt Happened to Me
Personal Safety AwarenessPersonal Safety Awareness
A Time to TellA Time to Tell
Insert in every scout handbook: How to Protect Your Insert in every scout handbook: How to Protect Your Child From Child AbuseChild From Child Abuse
Youth Protection Guidelines, No 100-023Youth Protection Guidelines, No 100-023
Three ‘R’s’ of Youth Protection to convey to Youth:Three ‘R’s’ of Youth Protection to convey to Youth:
Recognize, Resist, and ReportRecognize, Resist, and Report
Medical InformationMedical Information
Part A and B are required to be completed annually for Part A and B are required to be completed annually for all participants in all Scouting events.all participants in all Scouting events.
This should be available to the leader in charge for each This should be available to the leader in charge for each scouting event.scouting event.
Part C is a Physical Exam signed by a physician. It is Part C is a Physical Exam signed by a physician. It is required to be completed in any event that exceeds 72 required to be completed in any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, is a high adventure base activity, or consecutive hours, is a high adventure base activity, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding (potentially service projects)demanding (potentially service projects)
Height to weight limits must be adhered to when an Height to weight limits must be adhered to when an event will take place more than 30 minutes away from event will take place more than 30 minutes away from an emergency vehicle accessable roadwayan emergency vehicle accessable roadway
Leaders need to be aware of the following medical risk Leaders need to be aware of the following medical risk factors: Excessive Body Weight, Cardiovascular factors: Excessive Body Weight, Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Sleep Apnea, Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes, Asthma, Sleep Apnea, Allergies, Seizures, Recent surgeries, Emotional Allergies, Seizures, Recent surgeries, Emotional difficulties, ALL OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONSdifficulties, ALL OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Age Appropriate EventsAge Appropriate Events
CONSULT THE GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING FOR ALL CONSULT THE GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING FOR ALL EVENTS. Just because your unit has been doing the EVENTS. Just because your unit has been doing the same activity every year, make sure you are same activity every year, make sure you are comfortable that the activity is within the Guidelines. comfortable that the activity is within the Guidelines.
These are not recommended Guidelines, they are These are not recommended Guidelines, they are Mandatory.Mandatory.
AquaticsAquatics
CampingCamping
Shooting Sports – did you know that units can not do Shooting Sports – did you know that units can not do unit level archery or BB guns?unit level archery or BB guns?
Sports and ActivitiesSports and Activities
Medical Information continuedMedical Information continued
A leader can administer the necessary medication to A leader can administer the necessary medication to youth if proper authority is given by the parent. youth if proper authority is given by the parent. However, BSA does not mandate that the leader do soHowever, BSA does not mandate that the leader do so
Depending on the event, First Aid, WFA or CPR will be Depending on the event, First Aid, WFA or CPR will be required training by at least one particpantrequired training by at least one particpant
ResourcesResources
BSA Guide to Safe ScoutingBSA Guide to Safe Scouting
BSA Health and Safety GuideBSA Health and Safety Guide
Quiz – Scout Safety and Age Quiz – Scout Safety and Age
AppropriatenessAppropriatenessWhich of the following Which of the following activities can be performed activities can be performed by Tigers, Cubs, Webelos in by Tigers, Cubs, Webelos in certain conditions?certain conditions?
Resident Overnight Resident Overnight CampsCamps
Den OvernightsDen Overnights
Family CampingFamily Camping
Scuba activitiesScuba activities
Open Water Snorkling Open Water Snorkling
Air RiflesAir Rifles
Laser TagLaser Tag
Rifle ShootingRifle Shooting
Knife ThrowingKnife Throwing
Use of ATVsUse of ATVs
Which of the following Which of the following activities can be performed activities can be performed by Tigers, Cubs, Webelos in by Tigers, Cubs, Webelos in certain conditions?certain conditions?
Motorized Go CartingMotorized Go Carting
Paintball at TargetsPaintball at Targets
ParasailingParasailing
Bungee JumpingBungee Jumping
Competitive Eating Competitive Eating Events Events
Karate or BoxingKarate or Boxing
Exploring Abandoned Exploring Abandoned MinesMines
CavingCaving
RapellingRapelling
ClimbingClimbing
Back of Truck Back of Truck transportationtransportation