Student Resource: Campsite Safety Checklist

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There are no dead branches above the tents:

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Tents are a good distance from the fire:

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Fires are surrounded by stones:

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Needs Improvement
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There are no dead branches above or near the fire:

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Needs Improvement
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The firewood is stacked neatly:

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The fire was put out and dampened before everyone went to bed:

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Needs Improvement
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The latrines are a good distance from the campsite and water:

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Needs Improvement
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It is easy to wash hands with soap, and we do so frequently:

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The camping stoves are on flat ground and there is enough space to work around them:

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Needs Improvement
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The food is hung in a tree during the night or stored in an animal-proof container:

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The campsite is neat; no food is left out:

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Needs Improvement
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There are no tripping hazards:

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The drinking water or water filter is identified and easily accessible:

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Needs Improvement
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The first aid kit is accessible and the group knows where it is:

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The wood saws are safely put away when not in use:

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The group knows what to do if a person is lost:

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The group members work together in a positive and constructive manner:

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The group knows what to do in the event of an accident or evacuation:

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The teachers/monitors are notified in the event of a problem with equipment:

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