{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWe\u0027ve 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.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ECatering and stoves\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETake a look at our guidance for catering and stoves, whether you\u0027re planning an indoor cooking session or a lightweight expedition:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/safe-camping-residentials-and-outdoor-skills/gas-safety-liquified-petroleum-gas/#\u0022 title=\u0022Gas safety: Liquified Petroleum Gas\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EGas safety: Liquified Petroleum Gas\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca 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