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New Ops Manual published 5th November 2023 - Have you read and signed the acknowledgement form?
Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Adult Appointment Statements
The provision of challenging, adventurous activities within a safe setting is the paramount objective of the centre. We recognise both the risks and benefits that come from adventurous activities. If in any doubt about the wisdom or safety of an activity, alternatives should be considered. Disappointment for Scouts or other participants expecting an event is preferable to excessive levels of risk.
Safety
As members of the Scout Association, we subscribe to the Association’s Safety Statement:
It is the policy of The Scout Association to provide Scouting in a safe manner without risk to health, so far as is reasonably practicable. The Association believes that this responsibility ranks equally with the other responsibilities incumbent upon those providing Scouting activities and functions. It is the responsibility of all those involved in Scouting to seek, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that:
• all activities are conducted in a safe manner without risk to the health of participants
• the provision and maintenance of equipment and buildings for Members and others is safe and without risk to health and adequate for their welfare
• information, instruction, training and supervision is provided with the object of ensuring the health and safety of all those involved in Scouting activities or who may be affected by them
• appropriate arrangements are made to ensure safety and the absence of risks to health in connection with the use, transport, storage and handling of equipment, and substances which are inherently or potentially dangerous.
Safeguarding
YOUNG PEOPLE
As members of the Scout Association, we subscribe to the Association’s Child Protection Policy (Young People First). The full policy is here.
It is the policy of The Scout Association to safeguard the welfare of all Members by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional harm.
Accordingly The Scout Association is committed to:
• taking into account in all its considerations and activities the interests and well-being of young people;
• respecting the rights, wishes and feelings of the young people with whom it is working;
• taking all reasonable practicable steps to protect them from physical, sexual and emotional harm;
• promoting the welfare of young people and their protection within a relationship of trust.
VULNERABLE ADULTS
In addition to the Scout association Child Protection Policy as per the Scout Association Equal Opportunities Policy we also recognize the need to protect vulnerable adults. Further guidance can be sought from either of the Group Lead Volunteers on how we support and protect vulnerable adults.
Appointment of adults
All adults within the centre will be appointed as described within [POR], in particular Chapter 16
Rule 16.1.2.2.
16.1.2.2 Provisional membership
Initially the applicant will have a provisional membership status.
During this provisional period the applicant must always be supervised when with young people and must not engage in any form of unsupervised regulated activity. The supervising individuals must hold a full appointment with a current completed and satisfactory personal enquiry.
16.1.3 Steps in the volunteer journey
Criminal Record check
interenal check
References
Declerations
Growing Roots training - including Safety & Safeguarding.
Welcome Conversation.
Manual Handling
Poor manual handling presents significant risk to both young people and adults, best practice guidelines should be followed please see Appendix D .
Everyone should be aware of manual handling when moving craft. Trailers, trolleys and tow hitch dollys are available to assist in movement. When lifting, ensure that:
There are enough people to carry the load safely
One person is in control of the lift.
Clear instructions are given.
Lifters are briefed to keep straight backs
Lifters are briefed to watch out for feet & fingers when the boat is set down.
When using trailers or trolleys on the slope of the slipway, use chocks. Under 18’s should never be behind a trailer’s wheels on a slope. Adequate care should be taken when reversing trailers, particularly on the slipway which is enclosed by slope and walls. A banksman or similar may be appropriate.
Weils Disease/Leptospirosis
There is a minor risk of weils disease(leptospirosis). All participants who have been on or near the water should be aware of this risk. See Appendix C
Smoking
The centre (in line with the Scout Association) operates a no smoking policy. Where adult participants or staff wish to smoke this must not be done on the premises, in the boats or within sight of young people from the centre.
Health and Safety Policy Statements
Accident reporting
It is a legal obligations that all Accidents or incidents are recorded. All instructors should use the online accident reporting form for any incident during their session:
Near Misses
It is recognised that experience and near misses can identify areas of weakness and all staff are encouraged to:
Record any “Near Misses” in the accident reporting form above.
Feedback any areas of weakness or concern to the Chief Instructor, Centre Principal or their GLV
Individuals working within the centre have a responsibility to report and record near misses and other related incidents.
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