| Redwoods' Safety Newsletter |
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Short Activity on Engaged Supervision: 'Think Fast' |
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Adaptability and flexibility are key traits for anyone working in a youth-serving organization. Quick thinking, responsive actions, and the ability to improvise are skills that come with practice. Download our short activity that focuses on how all staff can be adaptive whenever they are actively supervising youth during programming, transition times, or other less structured times.
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Incorporating Performance Management |
To keep the youth in your care safe, you need the right staff in the right positions, with clear expectations and accountability. This creates a strong culture of safety. A robust performance management strategy does not just include end-of-year performance reviews. It requires a year-round approach through all stages of the employment cycle. We have compiled a resource on how your organization can incorporate consistent performance management through hiring, onboarding, and beyond.
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Validating Lifeguard Positions as Daylight Changes |
It is crucial to regularly test your lifeguard positions to make sure guards can identify and respond to a potential victim as quickly as possible. This is especially important as the reduced daylight can cause different light patterns and glare. View our tips and tricks for proper lifeguard positioning and visibility.
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| Checklist to Prepare Your Vehicles for Winter Driving |
As you prepare for snow and ice at your facilities, it is also important that your company vehicles are ready for winter driving. Download our checklist for a list of key vehicle maintenance to complete before the winter season to ensure all staff and passengers stay safe.
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Regular AED Inspections
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can be an effective, lifesaving tool. It is important that all AEDs at your organization are regularly inspected to account for all the equipment and stay on top of maintenance and supply issues. Download our AED inspection log to help identify any items that are missing or expired and need to be replaced.
Property Maintenance at Closed Camps
Whenever your camp property is closed, it still needs to be maintained and secured. Preventing unauthorized access to camp is critical, as well as routine maintenance. Download our resource of items to keep in mind if your camp will be mostly vacant this season.
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