The BSA Health and Safety and Risk Management teams periodically issue alerts on important issues.
Recent Alerts
- Heat and Hiking (April 2018)
- Hazardous Weather Training (April 2018)
- Insurance Coverage (December 2016)
- Be Prepared: Active Shooter Resources (October 2016)
- Bodyflight Safety Alert (August 2016)
- Drone Safety (July 2016)
- BSA Environmental, Health and Safety Reminder on Mosquito-Borne Illnesses (April 2016)
- BSA Position on Orb Activities (March 2016)
- No Personal Firearms at Scouting Activities (February 2016)
- Rocket Safety Reminder (November 2015)
- LDS Church Updates Safety Resources (May 2015)
- Snake Bite Poster Available (August 2013)
- Shooting Sports Safety (June 2013)
- ECSI National Training Agreement (June 2013)
- Guidelines for Using Cannons (June 2013)
- Youth Protection Champions (April 2013)
Archived Articles
Activity Safety
- Safety First for Your Horse Program (April 2013)
- April: National Safe Digging Month (March 2013)
- Shooting Sports and FAQs (February 2013)
- Sky Lantern Dangers (October 2012)
- Dangerous Games (June 2012)
- Aquatics Safety: Hyperventilation (August 2011)
- Summer Aquatics Safety (June 2011)
- Winter Sports Safety (December 2010)
- Pool Safety (April 2009)
- Parade Safety (December 2008)
- Paintball Is Prohibited in Scouting! (May 2008)
Weather Safety
- Understanding Heat Index and Hydration (June 2012)
- Lightning Safety Week (June 2012)
- Ice Safety (February 2012)
- SHIFT Happens … Be Prepared to Move Quickly! (October 2008)
Enterprise Risk Management
- September: National Preparedness Month (September 2012)
- Chemical Fuel and Equipment Policy (April 2010)
- Flaming or Magic Neckerchiefs (April 2009)
- Paintball Is Prohibited in Scouting! (May 2008)
Health and Wellness
- Flu Prevention (January 2012)
- January Is National Radon Action Month (January 2012)
- H1N1 Influenza Update (August 2009)
- Norovirus FAQ (November 2008)
- Traditional CPR Technique Still Official (May 2008)
- Protection Strategies Against West Nile Virus
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
- Avian/Bird Flu Pandemic
- Water Chugging