May 2005 Capital District Roundtable

Bike & Water Safety

Chris D Garvin Roundtable Commissioner

OUTLINE

Introduction Merit Badges Bike Safety Water Safety Questions

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Merit Badges

Merit Badges Safety Merit Badge

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Bike Safety

Bike Safety

Guide to Safe Scouting IX: Sports & Activities (Bike Safety)

1) Qualified Supervision 8) Right Bike2) Physical Fitness 9) Accessories3) Helmets & Clothing 10) Maintenance4) Buddy Up 11) Race Right5) Keep Right 12) Planning6) Be Smart 13) Discipline7) Turns and Intersections

Bike Safety: Tips Scan the road behind Go slowly on sidewalks and bike paths When on the road, ride in a straight line

whenever possible Avoid road hazards Choose the best way to turn left Obey traffic signs and signals Ride a properly equipped bike

Bike Safety: Rules Be Predictable

Obey Traffic signs & signals Never ride against traffic Use hand signals when initiating a turn Ride in a straight line Don’t weave between parked cars Ride in middle of lane in slow traffic Follow lane markings Choose the best way to turn left Don’t pass on the right Go slow on shared paths When biking with others, ride in line when other

traffic is present

Bike Safety: Rules

Be Alert Watch for cars pulling out Scan the road behind Avoid road hazards Keep both hands ready to brake Watch for chasing dogs

Bike Safety: Rules

Be Equipped Keep the bike in good repair Use lights at night or when visibility is

poor Dress appropriately Use a pack or rack to carry things Always wear an ANSI or SNELL

approved helmet

Water Safety

Water Safety

Beach Inland Waters Pool Boating Fishing Rip Tides Learn To Swim

Water Safety Guide To Safe Scouting Instructors for Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat Training Safe Swim Defense Classification of Swimming Ability Pool and Surf Swimming Safety Afloat Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) Water Clarity BSA Lifeguard Swimming Area Diving and Elevated Entry

Water Safety Scuba BSA Scuba Policy Snorkeling Kayaking Waterskiing Boardsailing Whitewater Safety Code

Water Safety : Safe Swim Defense

1. Qualified Supervision2. Physical Fitness3. Safe Area4. Lifeguards on Duty5. Lookout6. Ability Groups7. Buddy System: 8. Discipline

Water Safety:Safety Afloat

1. Qualified Supervision2. Physical Fitness3. Swimming Ability4. Personal Flotation Equipment5. Buddy System6. Skill Proficiency7. Planning8. Equipment9. Discipline

May 2005 Capital District Roundtable

QUESTIONS?

Capital District Roundtable

Chris D Garvin cdgarvin@yahoo.com (Home) 890-9537 (Cell) 890-3222

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