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To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session.

  

Due to the shortness of the sessions, teaching is not possible. The Scout needs to have read the merit badge pamphlet BEFORE the session and be prepared for each of the requirements.

  

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

Because of limited space in merit badge sessions Scouts will be assigned to
sessions based on their rank starting with Eagle Scout and working down.

Safety   Safety    Safety

This merit badge requires 1 session to complete.

The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Safety merit badge are: 1,  2,  3b,  4,  5,  6

Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge. Download the workbook for the Safety Merit Badge  in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preperation works or as written work.
 
1. 		  
Explain what safety is and what it means to be safe. Then prepare a safety 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.  Newspapers and other stories, facts, and statistics showing common types 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. As you develop the escape plan with family members, share with them facts about the common causes of fire in the home, such as smoking, cooking, electrical appliances, and candles.
 
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 theater, municipal building, library, supermarket, shopping center, or your place of worship) in the event of an emergency. Teach your family what 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 a beach, and while traveling, for example). Each plan should include an analysis of possible hazards, proposed action to correct hazards, and reasons for the corrections 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 explamation 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 opportuities 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.
 
The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2010"
Download the workbook for the Safety Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from ,The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.

The availability of a Merit Badge session will be based on the actual availability of Merit Badge counselors on the day of the event.

To be able to complete a merit badge during Pathways to Eagle the preparation work indicated on the web site MUST be completed BEFORE and turned in at the START of the merit badge session and you MUST bring proof of completion. You must also be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge for ALL of the requirements. Scouts not completing the merit badge will receive credit for the work they have done and will have to make arrangements with a counselor to complete any remaining requirements at a later date.

Note: The preparation work listed is subject to change at any time. It is based on what the counselor believes needs to be completed before the session starts.

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