Safety for Managers
and Supporters

Description

Responsibilities and systems for ensuring that Scouting is safe.

This means:

• knowing who has what responsibilities within The Scout Association for Activity Authorisations, insurance, accident reporting and Risk Assessment.


• understanding the necessary safety and authorisation procedures for outdoor and adventurous activities.

Questions:

• Do you know how people obtain Activity Authorisations for Scouting activities?
• Do you know who is responsible for safety during Scouting activities?
• Do you know who to contact to get insurance advice?
• Do you know how to undertake Risk Assessments to ensure Scouting is safe?
• Do you know who to inform if someone is hurt during a Scouting activity?

Delivery methods

• Course
• Small group.

To validate this module you will need to complete two of the following:

1. Carry out a visit to a camp and perform a Risk Assessment.
2. Train another adult inhow to perform a Risk assessment
3. Produce an accident reporting flowchart, including support mechanisms and resources available.
4. Create a Crisis Management Plan for your Group/District/County.
5. Describe and show evidence of your role in approving and/or supporting activities that do not require formal Activity Authorisations.
6. Describe the actions you have taken following an accident/incident (or the report of an accident/incident) during a Scouting activity and how those actions met the requirements and procedure laid out in POR.
7. Explain the Home Contact, medical details, parental permission, age restrictions and other safety and welfare requirements for the range of activities available in Scouting and outline how you have used these procedures in accordance with POR.
8. Explain the requirements and procedure necessary to gain an Activity Authorisation and describe your role in the process.
9. Any other ideas, subject to agreement with a Training Adviser.

And:
Outline your duties and responsibilities for the safe operation of Scouting in your group, District or County and the actions you would take following a reportable accident or incident. Complete a Risk Assessment of an activity, event or Scouting venue.