QUALIFICATIONS

The Troop Health and Safety Coordinator must meet BSA membership requirements, be at least 21 years of age, and register with the Boy Scouts of America as an adult leader. The Troop Health and Safety Coordinator is selected by the Troop committee, with the approval of the charter organization. Complete troop committee Fast Start Training, Youth Protection Training, New Leader Essentials and Troop Committee Challenge. Should also have Weather Hazards, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Climb On Safely, Trek Safety, and Risk Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Keep unit leaders informed to the current policies and procedures related to Health and Safety, Accident Prevention, Health Education, Fitness and Aquatics. Scouting Safely Be on the alert for health and safety needs in the Troop, conduct periodic inspections of the Troop's meeting place as well as camping and activity sites used by the Troop. Should be currently certified by the American Red Cross in Standard First Aid which includes CPR (it is not required but would be especially good to be an American Red Cross Instructor in Standard First Aid and CPR). T100 Trained Adults Serve as Troop Health and Safety Chairperson for all Troop events and activities. Establish and maintain liason with the District Health and Safety Committee. Work with the District Training Chairperson to promote health and safety training courses for adults and Scouts in the Troop. Contact the District's Health and Safety Committee Chairperson for assistance in implementing this program in your Troop.

Related Links

Organization Chart Troop Committee Troop Leaders Trained Leaders Troop Committee Guidebook Climb on Safely Resources Health and Safety Resources Medical Forms Safe Swim Defense Resources Safety Afloat Resources Scouting Safety begins with Leadership Resources Trek Safely Resources Youth Protection Resources Guide to Safe Scouting (HTML) Class 1 and 2 Medical Form (< 40 yrs of age) - 2007 (PDF) Class 3 Medical Form (40 yrs or older) - 2004 (PDF) Local Trip Permit Form - 2005 (PDF) Meeting Place Inspection Form (PDF) Motor Vehicle Check List - 2007 (PDF) BSA YPT Policy Houston Area American Red Cross

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