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Safe camping, residentials and outdoor skills

We've put together some guidance on how to keep safe at camp, during residentials and when doing outdoor skills. From how to use a camp stove safely to good hand washing.

Catering and stoves

Take a look at the guidance on using a gas stove safely.

Take a look at the guidance on using a meth burning stove.

Take a look at the guidance on using an aerosol gas stove.

Take a look at the guidance on using a petrol stove or lamp.

Take a look at the guidance on using storm kettles.

Health and Hygiene

Raise awareness of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide and discover our guidance.

You can also download our Carbon Monoxide safety poster.

Encourage good hand washing techniques by downloading the NHS hand hygiene poster

Take a look at our advice on protection, prevention and removal on ticks and discover the guidance on preventing ticks.

Take a look at what to do in case of an incident, first aid and reporting.

Discover the guidance on preventing and managing illnesses in Scouts.

Practical skills

Take a look at the guidance on preparing and cooking food safely as part of food safety

Take a look at the Scout knife safety guidance.

Discover the guidance on how to use a chainsaw safely.

Read the advice from Scout Adventures on using axes and saws safely.