Apart from the author’s risk management book, the one and only book written specifically for adult Scout volunteers on the subject, there are a number of other resources directed to outdoor risk management which would find a useful spot in a Scout volunteer’s library.
The author has reviewed these resources, and recommends the following:
Books:
- Ajango, “Lessons Learned II- Using Case Studies and History to Improve Safety Education “, 2005
- Attarian, “Risk Management in Outdoor and Adventure Programs “, 2012
- Barton, “Safety, Risk, & Adventure in Outdoor Activities “, 2007
- Broze, “Sea Kayaker’s Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine“, 1997
- Cunningham, “Sea Kayaker’s More Deep Trouble: True Stories and Their Lessons from Sea Kayaker Magazine“, 2014
- Dickson, “Risk Management in the Outdoors “, 2012
- Haddock, “Outdoor Safety – Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders “, Mountain Safety Manual 38, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council, 3rd edition, 2013
- Jackson, “Managing Risk: Systems Planning for Outdoor Adventure Programs “, 2011
- Kauffman, “Integrated Risk Management for Leisure Services “, 2013
- Kick, “Desperate Steps – Life, Death, and Choices Made in the Mountains of the Northeast “, 2015
- Kosseff, “AMC Guide to Outdoor Leadership “, 2nd edition, 2010
- Leemon, “Risk Management for Outdoor Leaders – A Practical Guide for Managing Risk Through Leadership “, 2005
- Lewis, “Staying Alive, Applying Risk Management to Advanced Scuba Diving “, 2013
- Priest, “Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming“, 2nd ed., 2005
DVDs/Videos:
- “Cold, Wet, and Alive “ (available for on-line viewing at http://archive.org/details/gov.ntis.AVA19345)
- “Decide to Return – A Strategy for Sea Kayaking“ (DVD, American Canoe Association)
- “Heads Up! River Rescue for River Runners“ (DVD, American Canoe Association)
- “Let’s Go Tramping – Bushcraft Safety in New Zealand “ (DVD, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council)
- “Life Jackets Float, Do You? “ (DVD, American Canoe Association)
- “River Safety“ (DVD, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council)
- “Safety Through Planning“, LDS Safety and Health Media Library video (http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HealthandSafety/Alerts/LDSChurchSafety.aspx)
- “Reading the Rhythms of Rivers and Rapids” (free DVD, American Canoe Association, co-sponsored by BSA/ACA, 2016, https://aca.site-ym.com/?page=BSADVD#
Adult leaders have an obligation, to both youth and fellow adult participants, to make themselves as educated and competent as possible in the nuts and bolts of risk management in the context of Scouting’s outdoor program. It may take effort, but that will be less effort than is required when trying to explain the unfortunate incident that happened which could have been avoided with greater knowledge or preparation for the outdoor activity.
So . . . put down that smart phone, watch an instructive video, and read an informative book! Start with mine!
P.S. There is an eight page appendix in the author’s book listing BSA and non-BSA outdoor risk management resources! There are many more where the above-listed resources came from . . .