Safety

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Safety Merit Badge
Field of study: Public Service
Status: Elective BSA Advancement ID: 012
Created: 1927 Requirements Revision: 2007
Discontinued: N/A Pamphlet Revision: 2006

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Safety Requirements

  1. Prepare a notebook to include:
    a. Newspaper and other stories, facts, and statistics showing common types and causes of injuries in the home and in the workplace, and how these injuries could be prevented.
    b. Newspaper and other stories, facts, and statistics showing common kinds of crimes and ways to avoid being a crime victim..
    c. Facts you have obtained concerning the frequency of accidents and of crimes in your local area.
    d. A paragraph or more, written by you, explaining how a serious fire, accident, or crime could change your family life.
    e. A list of safe practices and safety devices currently used by your family, such as safety practices used while driving or working and safety devices that prevent injuries or help in an emergency.
  2. Do the following:
    a. Using a safety checklist approved by your counselor, make an inspection of your home. Explain the hazards found and how these can be corrected.
    b. Review or develop your family's plan of escape in case of fire in your home.
  3. Do the following:
    a. Discuss with your counselor how you contribute to the safety of yourself, your family, and your community.
    b. Show your family members how to protect themselves and your home from accidents, fire, burglary, robbery, and assault.
    c. Discuss with your counselor the tips for online safety. Explain the steps individuals can take to help prevent identity theft.
    d. Discuss with your counselor the three R's of Youth Protection and how to recognize child abuse.
  4. Show your family the exits you would use from different public buildings (such as a theater, municipal building, library, supermarket, shopping center, or your place of worship) in the event of an emergency. Teach your family what to do in the event that they need to take shelter in or evacuate a public place.
  5. Make an accident prevention plan for five family activities outside the home (at your place of worship, at a theater, on a picnic, at the beach, and while traveling, for example). Each plan should include an analysis of possible hazards, proposed action to correct hazards, and reasons for the correction you propose in each plan.
  6. Plan and complete a safety project approved by your counselor for your home, school, place of worship, place of employment, or community. Include in your plan an explanation of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Advisory System and appropriate actions to take for each threat level.
  7. Learn about three career opportunities in the field of safety. Pick one career and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this choice with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.


Boy Scout Requirements, ({{{1}}}) Edition The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Boy Scout Requirements, 2008 Edition
(BSA Supply No. 33215)
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Notes

Worksheet Click here for the Safety Worksheet.
Optional Adobe Reader pdf worksheets can help you organize notes, listen actively, find resources, and document your work. See the Merit Badge Worksheets (FAQ), Webelos Worksheets, or Cub Scout Worksheets for more information.
  1. Per the BSA: You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Merit badge pamplets are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org.


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