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Camp Health and Safety Everyones
Responsibility Module 1 Part 1
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Safe Start Objectives

• Learn who has responsibility for safety at camp
• Understand the benefits of a camp health and
  safety program
• Discover how people think and perceive in your
  camp community

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Safe Start Objectives cont

• Define what incidents, accidents, near misses and
  hazards are at camp
• Learn how to prevent accidents and control
  hazards
• Learn how to respond to emergency situations when
  they occur

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Definitions

• Camp Management director, manager, committee,
  board of directors
• Staff counseling staff, support staff, program
  staff, volunteers
• Campers guests, user groups

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The Benefits of Health and Safety at Camp

• Did you know?
• A comprehensive health and safety program has
  direct impact on camp operations, both in general
  and financially.

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General benefits

• Reputation
• Trust from parents
• Fewer accidents
• Increased morale Staff and campers
• Reduced staff complaints

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Financial benefits

• Reduced absenteeism
• Increased productivity and efficiency
• Lower insurance premiums

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Camp Management Responsibilities

• Due Diligence
• The level of judgment, care, prudence,
  determination, and activity that a person would
  reasonably be expected to do under particular
  circumstances to ensure a high standard of safety
  at camp.

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Camp Safety Pact
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Camp Management Responsibilities continued

• Hazard identification
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Due diligence procedures

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Camp Staff Responsibilities

• Fully cooperate with camp management and other
  staff in all matters related to health and safety
• Ensure the proper and consistent use of
  protective devices, equipment and clothing
• Do not perform work if protective equipment is
  missing or broken
• Report any hazards to camp management
  immediately tell someone, do not ignore
• Hold self and others accountable for proper
  safety and health practices

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Staff Rights

• The right to participate in a safe camp
  environment.
• The right to be informed about camp hazards
• The right to receive comprehensive training
• The right to be fully informed of consequences
  for unsafe actions.
• The right to refuse unsafe responsibilities.

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Camper Responsibilities

• Must review and understand all health and safety
  procedures
• Agree to abide by them as enforced by staff and
  management
• Face consequences for unsafe actions or health
  violations

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Camp Safety Culture - CREATE

• Total buy-in
• Active participation
• Safety is a central concern
• Well-defined standards
• Appoint a safety lead
• Develop a safety committee

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Camp Safety Culture - NUTURE

• Management support
• Recognize and reward effort
• Training
• Consult others
• Plan, Do, Check and Adjust

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Summary Camp Health and Safety Everyones
Responsibility

• Benefits of camp safety
• General and financial
• Camp Safety Pact
• Everyone has a role to play
• A culture of camp safety
• Create and nurture

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The Psychology of Camp The Way We Think and
Perceive Module 1 Part 2
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The Psychology of Camp

• Wide range of ages at camp
• Various levels of life experience
• Diverse world views

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The Mind of a Child

• Reasoning
• Judgment
• Physical

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The Mind of a Child continued

• Motion
• Attention span
• Sense of vulnerability

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Teenagers The Mind of a Teen

• Growth
• Attitude
• Maturity
• Hormones

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Young Adults (19-24)

• Freedom
• Vulnerability
• Sexuality
• Alcohol

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The Mind of an Adult

• Set in their ways
• Boundaries
• Expectations

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Summary The Psychology of Camp

• Wide age range at camp
• Various levels of life experience
• Diverse views of the world
• You must adjust to the needs of your camp
  community to ensure safety!

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Module 1 Group Exercises

• Exercise 1 The Benefits of Camp Safety
• Exercise 2 The Psychology of Camp

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Camp Incidents, Accidents and Hazards Module 2
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Accidents, Incidents, Near Misses Defined

• Accident An undesired event that results in
  personal injury or property damage.
• Incident An unplanned, undesired event that
  adversely affects completion of a task.
• Near Miss An incident where no property was
  damaged and no personal injury was sustained, but
  where, given a slight shift in time or position,
  damage and/or injury easily could have occurred.

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Accident Prevention

• Orientation
• Identification of hazards
• Use and care of equipment

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Accident Prevention continued

• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Emergency procedure
• Reporting
• Other information

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Accidents Contributing Factors

• Human
• Impairment
• Facility
• Conditions
• Emergent

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Camp Hazards Defined

• The dictionary defines a hazard as
• a source of danger
• a risk
• a chance event

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Forms of Hazards

• Health
• Chemical
• Physical
• Biological
• Environmental
• Human error

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Health Hazards

• Examples
• Food
• Dust
• Animals
• Lake or river
• Bathrooms
• Grass

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Chemical Hazards

• Cleaning agents
• Disinfectants
• Pesticides and herbicides
• Vehicle supplies
• Other items

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Physical Hazards

• Machinery
• Maintenance equipment and activities
• Electrical
• Obstacles

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Biological Hazards

• Blood
• Saliva
• Urine or feces

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Environmental Hazards

• Exposure to sun during outdoor activities
• Slippery and damp conditions caused by rain
• Pollution, exhaust and other airborne
  particulates
• Pesticides and/or herbicides used in parks and
  private yards
• Flying dust, dirt or other debris from wind
• Presence of noxious plants like poison oak or
  poison ivy

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People Hazards (Human Error)

• Inexperience
• Ignorance
• Indifference
• Independence

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Other Hazards- Stress

• Hours Work
• Staff To Camper Ratios
• Confusion
• Illness

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Other Hazards - Vehicles

• Van, bus, car
• Tractor, ATV
• Other Dangers
• Driver Behavior

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Above Suspicion Protecting Yourself

• Open affection
• Safe touching
• Side hugs
• Same sex examinations
• Never alone
• Nudity and sexual talk
• Respect child integrity

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Hazard Controls

• Safety procedures
• Training
• Enforcement
• Review and Update

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Recognizing Hazards

• See
• Hear
• Smell
• Taste
• Touch

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Summary Camp Incidents, Accidents and Hazards

• Definitions
• Factors
• Prevention
• Hazards
• Control

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Personal Protective Equipment and Emergency
Response Module 2 Part 2
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Personal Protective Equipment

• Inspect it!
• Wear it!
• Maintain it!
• Replace it!

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Emergency Response

• Notification
• Scene Management
• First Aid and CPR
• Documentation

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Notification

• The critical first step - 911
• First aid/first responders
• Camp nurse
• Staff supervisor
• Camp director

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Scene Management

• Isolate the scene
• Allow access of emergency personnel
• Resume Program
• Provide Support

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First Aid and CPR

• Know whos trained
• Quick Response
• Support Equipment

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Documentation

• Emergency procedures
• Incident Reports
• Investigation
• Follow up

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Risk Management

• Minimize immediate injuries and damages
• Prompt and appropriate handling of injuries
• Thorough investigation and follow up
  documentation
• Evaluation and implementation of preventive
  measures

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Summary Personal Protective Equipment and
Emergency Response

• Emergency Response
• Notification, Scene Management, First Aid/CPR,
  Documentation
• PPE
• Inspect it! Wear it! Maintain it! Replace it!

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Module 2 Group Exercises

• Exercise 1 Hazard Recognition
• Exercise 2 Personal Protective
  Equipment

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