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2016 Updates
July
- V. Medical Information and First Aid: A section called Medication Use in Scouting was added to this chapter.
- VIII. Sports and Activities: Information on orb activities was added to the Unauthorized and Restricted Activities section.
- Inspections: The entire Inspections chapter was deleted.
- IX. Insurance: The entire Insurance chapter was updated.
- X. Transportation: The section on automobiles, SUVs, and vans was updated for consistency with new insurance requirements.
- XIII. Incident Reporting: Information was added about the BSA’s new series of Incident Review sheets.
December
- Front Matter: Scouter Code of Conduct added.
- II. Aquatics Safety: The Safety Afloat section was updated.
- IV. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs: The entire chapter was updated and renamed.
- IX. Insurance: The Automobile Liability Insurance section was updated.
- X. Transportation: The Automobiles, SUVs, and Vans section was updated.
Table of Contents
The BSA’s Commitment to Safety
- Aquatics Safety
- Resource Material
- Aquatics Leadership Training Programs
- Responsibilities of Supervisory Personnel
- Safe Swim Defense
- Aquatics Play Structure Policy
- Classification of Swimming Ability
- Distance and Competitive Swimming in Open Water
- Snorkeling in Open Water
- BSA Scuba Policy
- Safety Afloat
- Tow Sports
- Camping
- Age Guidelines
- Family Camping
- Cub Scout Overnight Opportunities
- Boy Scout/Varsity Scout Camping
- Venturing Camping
- Trek Safely
- Lightning Risk Reduction
- Treated Drinking Water
- Medical Information and First Aid
- Personal Health and the Annual Health and Medical Record
- Medication Use in Scouting
- Immunizations
- Protection Consideration for Blood and Bodily Fluids (Universal Precautions)
- Local Council Membership/Participation Guidelines Regarding Communicable Diseases
- First Aid and CPR Training
- Chemical Fuels and Equipment
- Purpose
- Definitions
- Storing, Handling, and Using Chemical Fuels and Equipment
- Sports and Activities
- Activity Planning and Risk Assessments
- The Sweet 16 of BSA Safety
- Caving
- Climbing and Rappelling
- Project COPE Activities
- Slacklining
- Unauthorized and Restricted Activities
- Knives
- Parade Floats and Hayrides
- Unit Fund-raisers
- Tractor Safety
- Bike Safety
- Skating Guidelines
- Horsemanship Activities
- Insurance
- Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
- Automobile Liability Insurance
- Accident and Sickness Coverage
- Transportation
- Automobiles
- Campers, Trailers, and Trucks
- Buses
- Commercial Driver’s License Compliance
- For-Hire Motor Carriers of Passengers (Charter Buses)
- Appendix
- Motor Vehicle and Driver Checklist
- Annual Motor Vehicle Checklist
- Meeting Place Checklist
- Tour and Activity Plan
- Flying Plan
- Unit Money-Earning Application
- Incident Descriptions and Definitions, Reporting Instructions
- Incident Information Report
- Age-Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities
- Service Project Planning Guidelines
- Age Guidelines for Tool Use and Work at Elevations or Excavations
- Campout Safety Checklist
- Event Safety Checklist
- Youth Protection/Membership Incident Information Form
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