Welcome to the Boy Scouts of America Incident Landing Page! At the Boy Scouts of America, the safety and well-being of our members are of paramount importance. We are dedicated to maintaining a secure environment where Scouts, leaders, and volunteers can engage in enriching Scouting experiences with confidence. By reporting an incident In Scouting, you play […]

This resource has been designed to provide you with the essential tools for effectively managing incidents within your Council. Included here are the BSA incident reporting expectations, a concise overview of additional reporting requirements, and detailed responses to frequently asked questions regarding general incident reporting or our dedicated incident reporting system, Riskonnect. Units are instructed […]

Camp Ranger Basic training Click here for information about Camp Ranger Basic training and Continuing education Changes to the Safety Data Sheet A change in the format of OSHA’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Follow this link to see how it will affect you. Fiix –  Use the Fiix tool to help manage your year round maintenance needs, budget, and history.  […]

[…] and Assistant Professor at the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Throughout her time at OUHSC, Dr. Shields has been a part of numerous federally funded studies evaluating child abuse and neglect prevention programs.    Keeping It Together in Front of My […]

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Portable generators are a common tool when temporary or remote power is needed. In Scouting, these could be used at large district or council events, or at summer or winter camps. Generators can be incredibly helpful but do have some inherent dangers. GENERAL INFORMATION Always consult and follow the manufacturer […]

The safety and health of campers and staff is always the highest priority at camp, and BSA camps have a long history of planning for and managing communicable diseases. With the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within the United States, camps are reviewing and updating health-related plans and procedures. If there is something you […]

This section includes articles and discussions on issues of interest. The BSA provides this for your consideration, but does not warrant, nor endorse any products, techniques, or vendors referenced herein. Consider this as you would a camp maintenance magazine. Design Guidelines –  This library of guidelines is intended for use by Scouting rangers, volunteers, and […]

COPE and Climbing COPE and Climbing Resources Belay On Manual – The Belay On manual is a reference for challenge course and climbing programs operated within the BSA. Belay On is available online in PDF format at no cost to BSA members, who are free to use it in BSA programs for non-commercial purposes. The publication will […]

SUMMARY Many of us have had practice or training when it comes to deciding the best methods in dealing with an emergency. Far too often when those fight-or-flight situations arise, it’s difficult for us to recall everything we need to know. Luckily, there are written procedures with maps and guides on how to effectively address […]

Adult Audience Only   SUMMARY Safety Data Sheets are crucial documents that provide us with valuable information about the chemicals and materials we work with. They are designed to ensure our safety and help us understand the potential hazards associated with these substances. Whether you’re in a laboratory, a manufacturing facility, or any other workplace […]

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