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Time Capsule Risk Mitigation Worksheet
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| Description: | There are several parts to this activity, but the core is that we bury something and several years later we dig it up |
| Program: | Scouts BSA, Order of the Arrow |
| Adjusted Hazard: | IIIE (Improbable, Marginal) |
| Mitigation Decision: | Acceptable with Review |
| Prepared: | 2023-12-01 by sdonohue |
| Hazard Cause / Effect | Corrective Actions | ||||||
| Hazard Description | Cause | Effect | Initial Risk Rating | Possible Controlling Measure | Closing Comments | Status | Final Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalation | Darkness makes an event more difficult to resolve. | An event becomes more serious because of poor lighting coditions. | IIIC | Even for events where flashlights aren't desireable, they should be carried in case of an emergency. | IIIE | ||
| Hypothermia / Frostbite | Exposure to cold temperatures over a prolonged period. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Ensure proper preparedness of participants prior to activity. Those who are unprepared must remain in cabin. | IIIE | ||
| Hypothermia / Frostbite | Exposure to cold temperatures over a prolonged period. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Monitor weather conditions and if they are not conducive to outdoor activities, change the location, reduce the duration of the even, or change to a different event which is better suited to the weather. | IIIE | ||
| Minor burns | Scout picks up candle which is still warm. | Scout is burned by contact with either hot surface or open flame. | IVC | Candles must be extinguished and cold before being retrieved; ideally, several hours should pass. | IVC | ||
| Minor burns | Scout moves too close to fire, removes burning items, or is careless in adding wood/charcoal to the fire. | Scout or clothing is burned. | IVC | Scouts must have Firem'n Chit and be supervised by adults at all time. | IVC | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Rough or slippery terrain leads to twisting or a minor fall. | Camper steps on something they can't see. | IIIC | Even for events where flashlights aren't desireable, they should be carried in case of an emergency. | IIIE | ||
| Smoke Inhalation | Scout moves too close to fire or are exposed to fire in a confined space. | Scout has difficulty breathing. | IVC | Fires should not be built indoors; Scouts should be asked to move out of the smoke if necessary. | IVD |
Historical Context: This event was first held at Winter Camp XI (in 1987). It was been held a total of 40 times without an incident.
Based on Location: O Timing: N Category: Unifying
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