| Redwoods' Safety Newsletter |
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Know. See. Respond. Model
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As we wrap up Child Abuse Prevention Month, it is critical that this work continues year-round. Know. See. Respond. is a powerful model that lays out a framework for preventing abuse by developing multiple layers of protection across your entire organization. Download our one-pager of questions to ask yourself about the policies and practices at your organization specific to training, monitoring, and responding to abuse.
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Aquatic Safety Quick Check |
When it comes to aquatic safety, there's a lot of training, education, and skill that contributes to the safety of your pools and natural bodies of water. It's important to regularly check that this training and education is being practiced 100% of the time. Download our Aquatic Safety Quick Check to empower everyone—from leadership to guests—to identify that your organization's safety practices are happening, and to speak up if they see anything that concerns them.
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Micro-Learning: Identifying Blind Spots on Playgrounds |
One of the common areas we see peer-to-peer abuse take place is on playground structures. This is because they often have visual obstructions creating privacy for youth and supervision challenges for staff. As the weather continues to warm up, and playground structures begin to be more active, we encourage you to distribute our micro-learning to staff as a quick refresher on how staff can identify and eliminate blind spots.
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Setting Up Your Drivers for Success This Summer |
The transportation of kids, equipment, and supplies at camp play a large role in the success of camp each summer. Auto accidents, specifically "backing-up" accidents, are one of the most frequent incidents we see. In a recent article for the American Camp Association, we discuss strategies you can implement to select safe drivers and foster a culture of safety to make sure everyone is safe behind the wheel.
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Preventing Trailer Theft
We've observed recent incidents of theft involving trailers and their valuable contents, such as lawnmowers or program equipment. Ensure heightened security by adding hitch locks and wheel clamp locks, and always park vehicles with trailers in well-lit areas to deter potential theft.
Sprinkler Cages in Gyms
Protect your gym from potential water damage by installing sprinkler cages. These serve as a barrier against accidental discharge caused by sports equipment like basketballs. Preventing flooding is crucial to maintaining uninterrupted programming.
Property Maintenance
As we approach summer and the camp season, it's critical to assess the condition of trees and overhanging limbs. Remove any that pose a risk of falling, potentially causing damage to buildings. Clear roofs and gutters of debris, and do a roof inspection to identify any winter damage to ensure readiness for the upcoming season.
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