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Depart For Home Risk Mitigation Worksheet
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| Description: | Pack your things, we're headed home! |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodily Injury | Inclement weather | Poor road conditions result in a collision (eithr multiple or single car) | IVA | Adjust departure times to reduce the risk by driving before the road deteriorates or after road crews have had time to improve conditions. | IVD | ||
| Bodily Injury | Poor or irresponsible drivers | Driver error results in a single or multi-car collision. | IVA | All drivers must be licensed, insured and over 21. | This helps address errors, but there could still be issues. | IVC | |
| 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 Injury (sprain, bruising) | Camper slips on wet floor | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Clean up spills promptly; spread table salt if necessary (for oil/grease issues). Put up signs when mopping floors. Sweep regularly. | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Camper trips over gear. | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Gear must be stored correctly and primarily on or under bunks and/or tables. Things should be put away promptly and securely. | IIIE | ||
| Minor Injury (sprain, bruising) | Camper bumps into table or cots | Camper develops a condition which requires first aid or medical attention. | IIIC | Lights on at night; not running inside the building. | IIIE |
Historical Context: This event was first held at Winter Camp I (in 1977). It was been held a total of 44 times without an incident.
Based on Location: C Timing: D Category: Challenge
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