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Take a look at our guidance to help you carry out your \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/managing-a-safe-scout-premises/general-information/a-to-z-of-managing-your-premises/risk-assessment/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Risk Assessment\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-charstyle=\u0022Hyperlink\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003E, including examples.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003EMake sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003EMake sure you\u2019ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003EPlanning and Setting this activity\u00A0 \u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW86946949 BCX0\u0022\u003EThis activity is designed to help young people recognise the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning and how they can keep themselves and their family safe. Make sure you check any gas-based appliances in your meeting place and in your equipment stores before beginning this activity to ensure everyone stays safe.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003EYou will be using safe, everyday smells and visual cue cards to simulate different gas-related scenarios. This allows young people to use their senses to detect potential danger and learn how to respond safely.\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003EBefore starting, check your venue to make sure there are no real gas risks.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW203750263 BCX0\u0022\u003ESet up each station in an open area, such as on tables, ensuring there is plenty of space for participants to move freely between stations. 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height: 72px;\u0022\u003ESafe\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EMint extract\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EFresh, menthol smell\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ECommon in toothpaste or essential oils\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ESafe\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 72px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003ENail polish remover (acetone)\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003EChemical / salon smell\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003ECan be hazardous in poorly ventilated areas\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003ECaution\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EBurnt match / smoke scent\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ESmoke or fire\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ESign of possible fire or appliance malfunction\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EUnsafe\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 36px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003ECoffee grounds\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003EStrong roasted scent\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003ENormal kitchen scent\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003ESafe\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 72px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003EPerfume or essential oil (e.g. lavender)\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003EFragrance\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003ENot dangerous unless allergic or overwhelmed by scent\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003ESafe\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EEmpty jar (no scent)\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ECarbon Monoxide\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EOdourless but deadly, invisible danger\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25.0482%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EUnsafe\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW221919828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW221919828 BCX0\u0022\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","label":"Station 1: Scent"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESetting up:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPrint the resources or show images of safe and unsafe items relating to gas dangers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYou could label the pictures in letters or numbers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERunning the station:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYoung people should look at each of the visual cue cards, and identify what they mean.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhich cards demonstrate Carbon Monoxide gas?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExamples\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 576px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cth style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 54px;\u0022 data-start=\u0022384\u0022 data-end=\u0022397\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022md\u0022\u003EVisual Aid\u003C/th\u003E\n\u003Cth style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 54px;\u0022 data-start=\u0022397\u0022 data-end=\u0022411\u0022 data-col-size=\u0022md\u0022\u003EDescription\u003C/th\u003E\n\u003Cth style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ECarbon Monoxide present?\u003C/th\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 90px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EGas stove with a yellow/orange flame\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EGas flames should be blue. Yellow or orange flames may signal risk.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EYes\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 126px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 126px;\u0022\u003ECondensation (drops of water) on the inside of all the windows.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 126px;\u0022\u003ECondensation has formed on closed windows while cooking on a stove in the kitchen.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 126px;\u0022\u003EMaybe \u2014 this may indicate poor ventilation and a potential build-up of Carbon Monoxide.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ECarbon Monoxide detector\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EThe detector doesn\u0027t have an expiry date.\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EYes\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 90px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EThe gas boiler.\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EThe label shows it has missed its yearly service.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EYes\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 72px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003ESoot on the walls\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003EBlack soot stains are visible on the wall behind the gas fire.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 72px;\u0022\u003EYes\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 90px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 50.1984%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EA dirty stove\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 25%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003EThe stove although dirty has blue flames meaning the fuel is burning clean.\u00A0\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 24.8016%; height: 90px;\u0022\u003ENo\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E","label":"Station 2: Sight"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003ESetting up:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPlay or download sound clips of safe and unsafe sounds.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESome websites may display advertisements. Be aware of this when using them, especially with young people, and consider using ad blockers or pre-downloaded\u0026nbsp;materials to avoid distractions.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ERunning the station:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EYoung people should listen to sound clips and decide what they think they heard and whether it was a safe or they detected any danger.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhich clip demonstrates Carbon Monoxide gas?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 322px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctbody\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 18px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 18px;\u0022\u003ESound\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 18px;\u0022\u003EMeaning\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 18px;\u0022\u003EAudio\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EBeeping from a CO detector (usually 4 beeps, pause, repeat)\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003Ecarbon monoxide is detected\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.zapsplat.com/music/alarm-domestic-carbon-monoxide-alarm-tone/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECarbon monoxide detector sound bite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EBeeping from a smoke detector (3 beeps, pause, repeat)\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EFire or smoke detected\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.zapsplat.com/?s=smoke\u002Bdetector\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=smoke\u002Bdetector\u0022\u003ESmoke detector sound bite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 36px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003EHissing sound from a gas line or appliance\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003ECould indicate a gas leak\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.zapsplat.com/?s=Gas\u002Bhiss%2C\u002Bleak\u002Bfrom\u002Bgas\u002Bcanister%2C\u002Bmedium\u002Bburst\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=Gas\u002Bhiss%2C\u002Bleak\u002Bfrom\u002Bgas\u002Bcanister%2C\u002Bmedium\u002Bburst\u0022\u003EGas release sound bite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003ESudden appliance ignition sound or sputtering flame\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003EMay indicate improper combustion (could lead to CO release)\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 54px;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.zapsplat.com/?s=Oven\u002Bgas\u002Bstove\u002Bhob\u002Bflames%2C\u002Bburn%2C\u002Bblow\u002B1\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=Oven\u002Bgas\u002Bstove\u002Bhob\u002Bflames%2C\u002Bburn%2C\u002Bblow\u002B1\u0022\u003EOven gas stove hob flames sound bite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 36px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003EFan running during ventilation\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003EIndicates that air is circulating properly\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 36px;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.zapsplat.com/?s=Kitchen\u002Boven%2C\u002Bcooker\u002Bextractor\u002Bfan\u002Bswitch\u002Bon%2C\u002Brun%2C\u002Boff\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=Kitchen\u002Boven%2C\u002Bcooker\u002Bextractor\u002Bfan\u002Bswitch\u002Bon%2C\u002Brun%2C\u002Boff\u0022\u003EKitchen fan sound bite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr style=\u0022height: 70px;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 70px;\u0022\u003EGeneral noise\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 70px;\u0022\u003ENothing of threat, just daily life.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%; height: 70px;\u0022\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.zapsplat.com/?s=home\u002Bnoise\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022?s=home\u002Bnoise\u0022\u003EIndoor home ambience, noise of quiet city outside, birds, traffic passing sound bite\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003Ctr\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%;\u0022\u003ESilence\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%;\u0022\u003ECarbon Monoxide is silent, it makes no noise.\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003Ctd style=\u0022width: 32.6923%;\u0022\u003ENo sound bite\u003C/td\u003E\n\u003C/tr\u003E\n\u003C/tbody\u003E\n\u003C/table\u003E","label":"Station 3: Sounds"}]},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESmelling Activities:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPlease check for any known allergies or sensitivities to scents or foods before using any substances in the scent station. Common allergens may include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECitrus (such as lemon)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EVinegar\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESpices (such as cinnamon or garlic powder)\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EEssential oils\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAdjust or substitute any items as needed to ensure safety and comfort for all participants.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHearing Activities:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESome individuals may be more sensitive to loud, high-pitched, or repetitive sounds.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlways pre-warn participants, especially young people, before playing any sound clips.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhere possible, allow individuals to opt out or step back during sound demonstrations.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u0027re unsure about a participant\u2019s needs, check with their parent, carer, or support worker beforehand.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor volunteers or adult helpers, it\u2019s appropriate to ask them directly.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"Allergies and Sensitivities"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERunning this activity\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBring everyone together and introduce the activity. Explain that they will become Gas Detectives, using their senses for sight, smell and hearing to identify signs of carbon monoxide dangers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain that they will rotate through three activity stations:\u0026nbsp;\n\u003Col style=\u0022list-style-type: lower-alpha;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EScent: use your nose to detect safe and unsafe smells.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESight: look for visual signs of danger.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESound: Listen for warning sounds.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDivide the group into three teams and assign each team to start at a different station.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGive each group about 7 minutes per station. 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