Safety
Understanding Duty of Care
What is Duty of Care Duty of care is a legal responsibility that applies to Scouts Queensland and every adult volunteer. It means we must take reasonable steps to keep young people, volunteers, and members of the community safe when they participate ...
Hazards, Incidents, and Near Misses – What’s the Difference?
In Scouting, safety is everyone’s responsibility. Whether we are camping in the bush, sailing on the bay, or running an activity night at the Den, it’s essential that all youth members, leaders, and helpers understand the language we use around ...
Incident Reporting - the basics
Incident reporting is a legal requirement under The Work Health and Safety Act 2011 What is an incident?? An incident can be defined as something that occurs in the course of a Scouting activity, resulting in or could have resulted in an injury, ...