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You\u0027ll be teaching younger groups about the importance of being Carbon Monoxide aware \u2013 a valuable Skill for Life \u2013 while working towards completing your Missions..\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is the CO-ol Safety Scheme?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis new scheme, in partnership with the Gas Distribution Networks, is designed to spread important Carbon Monoxide safety messages to groups, while also helping young people complete their volunteer hours for their top awards, including the Young Leader\u0027s Scheme..\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat is Carbon Monoxide (CO) and why is important we know about about it?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECarbon monoxide (CO) is an odourless, colourless, tasteless gas that can leak from everyday fuel burning appliances like boilers, heaters and cookers. It\u2019s very dangerous and undetectable by human senses. Early symptoms of CO poisoning include headaches, dizziness, and nausea, and CO poisoning can lead to long term health conditions and at high levels even death, which is why early awareness and action are so important.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECO is highly poisonous and produced by the incomplete burning of fossil fuels, including gas, oil, wood, petrol, and coal.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027s not just household appliances that can produce carbon monoxide. Other risk areas include:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECamp sites \u2013 campfires, gas stoves etc\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBoats \u2013 petrol/diesel motors and generators\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBBQs \u2013 particularly using in enclosed spaces\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPortable heaters \u2013 lack of maintenance and/or incorrect use\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHoliday accommodation \u2013 poorly installed or maintained appliances\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGarages \u2013 car exhausts\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWood pellet storage areas \u2013 build-up of CO\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EBeing aware of the dangers of CO, knowing how to prevent exposure, and what to do if exposure does happen can save lives.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EHow does it work?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELearn about Carbon Monoxide (CO)\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 We suggest spending 1-2 hours on this. You can complete the Scouts\u0027 free CO e-learning, read the blog (both available on this page), and check out these websites:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://safetyseymour.co.uk/\u0022 title=\u0022Safety Seymour\u0022\u003ESafety Seymour\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.thecocrew.co.uk/\u0022 title=\u0022CO Crew\u0022\u003EThe CO Crew\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESpeak to your leader\u003C/strong\u003E - Work with your leader to source groups where you can run a session. You can choose to work independently or with a buddy.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResearch your session plans and activities\u003C/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u2013 Spend 1-2 hours planning your sessions. We have a helpful programme planning tool with suggested activities for all age groups.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERun your sessions\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 We suggest spending around 1 hour teaching young people about CO awareness in each session.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELog your sessions\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 After each session, record what you\u2019ve done on the Track and Train in your ESYL Logbook. You can also order a free pin badge from Scout Stores, available to all Track and Train team members.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022MsoNormal\u0022 style=\u0022mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EUpdate your CV\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 Don\u2019t forget to add your volunteer experience to your CV!\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat does this count towards?\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThat depends on which higher award you\u0027re aiming for.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at the pages below to see what\u0027s needed for your specific award. 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