Health and Safety Archives - Bryan on Scouting

He installed carbon monoxide detectors while earning Family Life MB. A few months later, they saved his family

February 19, 2021 2

“You don’t know when a situation like this could happen to you and your family,” the First Class Scout from Indiana says.

Illinois Scouter credits BSA health exam to saving his life

January 28, 2021 6

Before joining his son on a Philmont Scout Ranch trek, Greg Bedell went to his doctor, who found something serious.

Before you meet, make sure you screen for COVID-19

January 21, 2021 2

There’s a lot about 2020 most of us would like to forget, but protecting ourselves and our Scouts from COVID-19 is something we all must remember to do.

How to host a Pinewood Derby event safely this year

November 19, 2020 3

A lot of things have been cancelled, pared down and changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but your pack’s Pinewood Derby season can totally still happen.

Camping is not only fun, it’s good for your health

September 29, 2020 0

There are plenty of reasons to go camping. It’s fun; you can learn new skills; you can relax — but it also has health benefits.

Experts provide support for coping with COVID-19

August 11, 2020 0

We’re a few months into coping with the COVID-19 pandemic — though it probably feels like so much longer.

Rafe Kotalik of Troop 777 in the Woodlands, Texas (Sam Houston Area Council), makes face coverings to donate.

Don’t miss the point: Eight sewing safety tips for Scouts and Scouters

August 10, 2020 7

Like anything in Scouting that involves a sharp point, we should keep safety in mind. So today, I thought we’d go over a few sewing safety tips.

When you get in again, vow to stay safe in the water

May 15, 2020 2

Today is International Water Safety Day. Are you and your Scouts going to participate in the #GetInAgain Challenge?

Scouts invent handy way to remember first aid steps

December 19, 2019 9

These Chicago Scouts came up with a mnemonic device to remember the eight steps of handling an emergency.

There’s an updated Annual Health and Medical Record to use for 2020

December 10, 2019 21

Every few years, the BSA updates its Annual Health and Medical Record. This was one of those years, meaning there’s a new form to use.