Health & Safety at Camps
Definition of Safety Culture
Safety culture is defined as the way in which safety is managed in an environment.
Definition of Inventory
Inventory is a detailed list of goods and materials
What is the rate of pay for camp assistants
Voluntary
Types of abuse
Physical, Verbal, Sexual & Abandonment
4 types of abuse
Physical. sexual, cyber and social
What is Risk Assessment
A risk assessment is a process to identify potential hazards and analyze what could happen if a hazard occurs
Two categories for condition of furniture when conducting inventory
Damaged & In Good Condition
When do camp sites get cleaned
At the beginning at end of camp
Reporting Procedures
Recording, reporting and resisting
Definition of Bullying
Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.
Two things that should be considered When Undertaking a Risk Assessment in Camps
Is there a risk at all?
What might cause injury or harm?
Can the hazard be eliminated?
Is anyone exposed to the hazard?
Is the hazard likely to cause injury?
How severe might the injury be?
What preventative or protective measures are or should be in place to control the risk?
Who are the three signatories on the Inventory Booklet
Representative of School
Camp Director
Youth Commissioner
Who is the first point of contact for any challenges at the camp
Youth Commissioner
Definition of Child Abuse
physical maltreatment or sexual molestation of a child.
Procedure for dealing with a fight on the camp compound
Presenter's decision
5 types of injuries common at camps
Playground Related Injuries
Sports Related Injuries
Fire/Burning/Scalds
Falls
Struck by Object
Cuts
Poisoning
Choking
Assaults
Animal/Insect Bites
When is inventory conducted
At the beginning and end of camp
3 directives re Dresscode
Presenter's decision
What is child protection?
The protection of children from abuse, harm or neglect
Role of Team Leader
Presenter's Decision
Procedure for reporting an injury
Presenter to decide
Five things that would be found in a first aid kit
Presenter's Decision
What is the age range for camp assistants
16+
how to protect yourself from being accused of child abuse
Avoid being in secluded areas with children
Inappropriately touching children
Language used around children
5 stages of team development
Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing & Adjourning