Health Safety Aquatics Workshop September 2016 BSA Commitment

Health & Safety Aquatics Workshop September 2016

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. ”

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

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

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

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

Safety Moments • • • Incident Reporting Helps Tour and Activity Plan Weather-related Safety Winter Activity Winter Sports http: //www. scouting. org/scoutsource/Hea lthand. Safety/Safety_Moments. aspx

Incident Review • • Boating – River Paddling Swimming Lighting http: //www. scouting. org/Home/Healthand Safety/incident_report. aspx

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

BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: SWIMMING

BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: BOATING

BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: RIVER PADDLING

BSA SAFETY INCIDENT REVIEW: LIGHTNING

Resources – for more information see Scouting Safely • http: //www. scouting. org/Home/Healtha nd. Safety. aspx • Lightning Safety: An Interview with Sam Cloud https: //www. lds. org/medialibrary/video/2014 -12 -1010 -lightningsafety-an-interview-with-samcloud? lang=eng