Safety Resources

Activity Safety

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Athletics

Bible School

Bites and Sunburns

Festivals

Float, Hayride, Sleigh Safety

International Travel

Mission Trips

Overnights

Swimming

Winter Activities

Winter Camps

Youth Safety

General



Athletics

• Article: Athletic Safety

• Risk Alert: Baseball/Softball Safety

Bible School

• Article: Interview with Vacation Bible School Director Tom Cook

Bites and Sunburns

• Risk Alert: Summertime Safety

Festivals

• Article: Avoiding slips and falls

• Article: Risk Reporter talks with Stacy Gray regarding inflatable ride safety

• Article: Successful festivals require proper planning and execution

• Article: Safety comes first when planning church festivals

Float, Hayride, Sleigh Safety

• Article: Planning prevents injury, not fun

• Article: Interview with Tournament of Roses chairman of operations, Mike Matthiessen

• Risk Alert: Wagon Safety

International Travel

• Link: International Travel Tips

Mission Trips

• Article: Mission accomplished: planning a safe trip

• Article: Overseas mission trips

• Article: Interview with Habitat for Humanity chief executive officer, Marsha Peterson

• Article: A journey of faith: mission work in today's world

• Article: Interview with Stuart Patt of the Bureau of Consular Affairs

Overnights

• Article: Risk Reporter talks with Tom Polaski regarding overnight youth events

• Article: Lock-in plans for safe overnight events

Swimming

• Article: Preventing aquatic accidents

• Article: Preventative measures for safe aquatic activities

• Article: Proper preparation and supervision help ensure aquatic safety

• Risk Alert: Aquatic Safety

Swimmer Safety Program Evaluation forms, guidelines, and color-coded wristbands to ensure your swimming activities are fun, exciting, and safe for all participants. Number of green bands Number of yellow bands Number of red bands Include swimmer evaluation sheets (one per swimmer)? Yes No Include appropriate supply of laminated guidelines for supervisors?Yes No Add to Order Form

Winter Activities

• Article: Prepare for safe outdoor winter fun

• Article: Interview with Dr. Bill Roberts of the American College of Sports Medicine

Winter Camps

• Article: Winter camps and retreats

Youth Safety

• Article: Safety at day care centers, nurseries

Youth Safety And Your Congregation Filled with useful information that will help you identify and prevent risks in areas such as camping, transportation, winter sports, water activities, weather hazards, sexual abuse, and more. Download to View and Print Add to Order Form

General

• Sample Form: Authorization for Medical Treatment

• Sample Form: Parent/Guardian Consent

• Sample Form: Parent/Guardian Consent to Medical, Dental, or Hospital Care

Make Activities Safer For Your Congregation Tips to assist you in planning safe trips and other activities for groups of all ages--highlighting precautionary and supervisory tactics. Download to View and Print Add to Order Form

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