Health and Safety During Activities

Lightning can be a concern for any Church activity or service project. Leaders and volunteers should be aware of the potential threat of lightning and know the guidelines to follow for keeping everyone safe.

Swimming is a fun activity for most people, but it can be dangerous. According to national statistics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about ten unintentional drownings occur per day, and one in five of those will be children 14 and younger. And for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care.

Below are some downloadable materials to use in promoting safety and health during specific types of Church-related activities.

Food allergies and cross-contamination of food must be considered when planning and conducting Church service projects and activities. Training, guidelines, and resources are provided by the Church for safe food preparation and consumption.

This fact sheet provides information on properly handling food during Church activities and camps to avoid food-borne illness.

Best practices for handling food at an activity.

Best practices for nursery hygiene.

Best practices for camping hygiene.