Risk Zone Training:

WHAT IS THE RISK ZONE TRAINING?

• To promote understanding and acceptance of responsibility for the well-being and safety of Scouts entrusted to their care when Leaders conduct unit activities
• To introduce the BSA "Sandwich Principle" in safety.
• To identify Risk areas in Scouting activities
• To acquaint Unit Leaders with BSA resource materials in planning safe activities.

SESSION OUTLINE

The Risk Zone Training is a 90-minute session which covers the following subjects:

• Guide to Safe Scouting
• Vehicle Safety
• Medical Requirement
• Accident Reporting
• Safety Afloat
• Safe Swim Defense
• Climb on Safely
• BSA Bike Safety
• Youth Protection

Who should attend?

Unit Leaders, Committee Chairmen, Unit Health & Safety Chairmen, Webelos Leaders, Commissioners, any volunteer who will serve as a Tour Leader or Assistant for a Tour Permit and any other interested Scouter - a three-year certification will be issued.

Either the tour leader or assistant tour leader must complete Risk Zone training to secure a tour permit.

THE SWEET 16 of BSA SAFETY

• Qualified Supervision
• Physical Fitness
• Buddy System
• Safe Area or Course
• Equipment Selection & Maintenance
• Personal Safety Equipment
• Safety Procedures & Policies
• Skill Level Limits
• Weather Check
• Planning
• Communications
• Permit & Notices
• First Aid Resources
• Applicable Laws
• CPR Resource
• Discipline