Trek Safely

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TrekSafely

• George Crowl

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• Reminder to instructors Check the notes pages
  of this presentation for the text of the Trek
  Safely Training Outline, 20-129
• This is a hidden slide and will not show in the
  presentation.

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The Problem

• Accidents
• Close calls (indications of a potential accident)

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The Response

• Scouting is responsible for the safety of all
  trek participants.
• Trek Safely is designed to promote safety and
  help prevent accidents.
• Accidents occur when Trek Safely procedures are
  not followed.

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The Policy

• Youth and adult leaders
• Should appreciate potential hazards that may be
  encountered
• Take steps to reduce risks
• Adherence to seven pointsof Trek Safely will
  avoid most significant risks

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Overview

• Qualified supervision
• Keep fit
• Plan ahead
• Gear up
• Communicate clearly and completely
• Monitor conditions
• Discipline

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1. Qualified Supervision

• Mature and conscientious adult, 21 or over
• Accepts responsibility for safety of group
• Two adults minimum (one 21)
• One person first aid trained
• ARC Wilderness First Aid / CPR

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2. Keep Fit

• Class 2 or 3 medical record if over 72 hours
• Accidents are often related to individual health
  conditions
• Review the medical records
• Adjust the trek and activities to reduce
  individual risk
• Have a regular fitness regimen. Start slowly and
  increase the exercise

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3. Plan Ahead

• Trek should match
• Maturity
• Skill Level
• Fitness
• Obtain required permits (public / private)
• Leave No Trace training

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4. Gear Up

• Check for proper equipment and clothing
• Every crew has first-aid kit and water
• Reminder to bring and take medications
• Train in specialized equipment

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5. CommunicateClearly and Completely

• Know what to expect and what is expected
• Talk to each other
• Itinerary
• Shared with parents
• Changes given to contact person
• Changes passed on
• Consider carrying cell phone or radio

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6. Monitor Conditions

• Leaders make good decisions
• Check weather, terrain, morale, food, water and
  physical condition
• If adverse conditions develop, stop or turn back

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7. Discipline

• Participants know, understand, respect rules
  and procedures
• Teach before the outing
• Review immediately prior to the activity
• Teach the reason why
• Follow instructors directions
• Be strict and fair

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Resources

• Passport to High Adventure (4310 / 18-075)
• Fieldbook, 33200
• MBPsBackpacking, Camping, Canoeing, Cycling,
  Hiking, Horsemanship, Small-Boat Sailing,
  Swimming, Whitewater
• Personal Health and Medical Record FormsClass 1
  / 2, 34414 Class 3, 34412

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Planning Exercise

• Five-day backpacking, Rockies, July
• 1000 miles travel, adequate funds
• Crew has four young men, three young women, two
  men, one woman
• Develop a plan. Use all seven elements. Include
  all BSA requirements.

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• Exercise evaluation checklist in notes page
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Summary

• Qualified supervision
• Keep fit
• Plan ahead
• Gear up
• Communicate clearly and completely
• Monitor conditions
• Discipline

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Questions?