Safety Moment – December 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Don’t Be a Clark Griswold (plus bonus ladder safety Decorating is one of the best ways to get in a holiday mood, but emergency departments see thousands of injuries involving holiday decorating every season. When decorating follow these tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Keep potentially poisonous plants – mistletoe, holly […]
Safety Moment – November 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Thanksgiving Safety The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) presents these top safety tips: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently. Keep children away from the stove. The […]
Safety Moment – November 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Scouting for Food Safely Use the Buddy System. Scouts traveling in Pairs is the best Practice of all. Utilize Parents, Adult Leaders, and Adult Staff. Wear Your Uniform. It clearly says who you are and what you are doing. Inform the Public. Make sure the Scouts can clearly identify who they are […]
Safety Moment – October 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Halloween Tips Here are some Halloween Tips from the National Safety Council Costume Safety To help ensure adults and children have a safe holiday, fda.gov has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that won’t cause safety hazards. All costumes, wigs and accessories […]
Safety Moment – October 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Top Ten Things Heard Just Before a Visit to the Camp Medic (Adult Edition) 10. Watch this . . . 9. Are there any scouts around? . . . 8. When I was a scout. . . 7. Cool, let me try. . . 6. Don’t worry, I tried it at home […]
Safety Moment – September 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Top Ten Things Heard Just Before a Visit to the Camp Medic (Youth Edition) 10. It will work this time . . . 9. Awesome, let me try. . . 8. Is the Scoutmaster looking? 7. Ffffkrrrrshhzzzwooooom..woom..woooom . . . (lightsaber noises) 6. I bet you can’t . . . 5. I […]
Safety Moment – September 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Where Can I Find Safety Info Few youth organizations encompass the breadth, volume, and diversity of physical activity common to Scouting. The Guide to Safe Scouting (GTSS or The Guide) is an overview of Scouting policies and procedures, gleaned from a variety of sources and designed to make the program safer. When it comes […]
Safety Moment – August 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Renew Your Commitment to Safety In Scouting, we will not compromise the safety of our youth, volunteers, and employees. Safety is a value that must be taught and reinforced at every opportunity. We are all responsible and must hold each other accountable to provide a safe environment for all participants. We are […]
Safety Moment – August 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Pocket Knife Safety The Scouting community has seen an increasing number of membership infractions and general liability mishaps related to the use of pocketknives. While the Scouting program teaches Scouts how to safely use a knife as a tool, it is important that we also remind our Scouts that a knife is […]
Safety Moment – July 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Safe Swim Defense At a recent visit to the Wente Scout Reservation, I witnessed a camp resident not using the Safe Swim Defense! Let’s review the 8 points of the Safe Swim Defense: 1. Qualified Supervision 2. Personal Health Review 3. Safe Area 4. Response Personnel (Lifeguards) 5. Lookout 6. Ability Groups […]
Safety Moment – July 1, 2023
Safety Moment – Updates to Scouting’s Barriers of Abuse ♦ Q: I am an adult attending a pack, troop, crew, or ship overnight activity, do I have to be registered? Yes, if you participate/stay overnight, you must be currently registered as an adult volunteer or as an adult program participant. Adult volunteers must register in the position(s) they are serving in and be […]
Safety Moment – June 16, 2023
Safety Moment – Staying Hydrated In the summer heat, we all know that we need to stay hydrated by drinking water. Sports drinks with electrolytes can also be helpful. Not so with so-called energy drinks which contain stimulants and other ingredients. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Nutrition and the AAP Council on […]