Commissioners advise units on H&S

The safety of youth is the responsiblity of every adult leader in Scouting. While Commissioners don't typically play a direct role in training leaders, they can be the source of information and reminders to unit leaders.

How many of your units have completed a meeting checklist?
Are they checking their motor vehicles every year? .

Here are links to resources that will help your units provide a safe scouting program:

• Guide to Safe Scouting
  • Age Appropriate Guidelines
  • Service Project Planning Guidelines
  • Age Guidelines for Tool Use and Work at Elevations or Excavations
    
  • Campout Checklist
  • Event Checklist
  • Meeting Place Inspection Checklist
  • Annual Motor Vehicle Checklist
    
    
• BSA Drivers Pledge
• Transporting Scouts Safely
  
  
• Winter Driving Tips
• 15 Passenger Van Safety Alert
• Staying Safe in 15-Passenger Vans
  
  
• Scouting Safely Resources