An Online Scout Encyclopedia
Safety Measures of Swimming 01. Do not swim alone. 02. Always swim parallel to the shore. 03. Do not swim in a narrow way. 04. Do not jump into water in unknown areas. 05. The water bodies must have a depth of 3 meters. 06. Do not swim when you are hungry. 07. Avoid swimming…
20 Golden Rules for Golden Health. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF Believe in yourself and your power to heal yourself. No-one knows you better, or has your best interests at heart than you. Physicians and Alternative Health practitioners can only assist the body’s immune system heal itself. RESPECT YOUR BODY It’s the only one you’ll have, and…
Slings Slings are used to support on injured arm, or to supplement treatment for another injury such as fractured ribs. The most effective sling is made with a triangular bandage generally. All first aid kit no matter how small should have at least two of these bandages as essential items. Triangular bandages are preferable, the…
First Aid Kit Contents List The first aid kit contents should consist of all the basic essentials needed to treat an injury. Prepare a first aid kit contents list and cross check it with a medical practitioner. Visit the local drug store and buy proper quantity of requirements according to the first aid kit contents…
First Aid for Cuts and Scratches Things You’ll Need Water Soap Antibiotic cream Adhesive bandage Antiseptic (optional) Step 1 First and foremost, know when to seek medical attention: If your injury involves any of the following, contact a doctor: The cut is deep The cut is long. Long cuts are considered to be approximately 1…
Triangular Bandages A first aid kit the most imprtant particle is triangular bandage. This is a large and triangular pieces of material. The triangular bandage two sides about 1 meter long and third about 1.4 meters. Triangular bandage can be used as: 1. Collar & Cuff Sling 2. St John Sling 3. Broad bandage 4.…
Insect Bites and Stings Insect bites are, mostly, not severe Sometimes they cause a severe allergic reaction, anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis is life-threatening if not treated on time Sting of bees, wasps, hornets / bite of fire ants, painful Bites of insects, like mosquitoes, cause itching The bite of a black widow spider can be fatal, if…
BURNS AND SCALDS Burns are caused by dry heat, corrosive substances and friction. Scalds are caused by wet heat – hot liquids and vapours. Burns can also be produced by extreme cold, and by radiation, including the sun’s rays. Burns may be related to, or a result of, a more life-threatening situation. Fires may be…
BP’s six (6) exercises I EXERCISE For the Head: Rub the head and face, firmly over several times with the palms and fingers of both hands. Thumb the muscles of the neck and throat. II EXERCISE For the Chest: From upright position bend to the front, arms stretched downwards, with back of the hands together…
Wood Craft Signs The trail should be one which an observant scout can follow easily, but which an ordinary person would not even see! Make the signs on the right hand side of any track you may be following. The signs should be close to the ground or at least no higher than the knee.…
