(a) Each TWP shall have appropriate written safety procedures and equipment.
(b) Each program participant shall have instruction on environmental hazards and precautions.
(c) The program shall ensure that first aid kits are readily available on site as well as in all vehicles at all times.
(d) There shall be a first aid kit which meets the standards of an appropriate national organization for the activity being conducted, the location and environment being used and matches the staff's level of training; - (i) Be reviewed with new staff for contents and use;
- (ii) Be reviewed at least annually with all staff for contents and use; and
- (iii) Be inventoried after each expedition and restocked as needed.
(e) Storage of Fuels and Heat Sources. Policies and procedures shall be in place for the safe use and storage of fuels and all heat sources, to include inaccessibility to children when not being used under the direct supervision of staff. Storage of fuels and heat sources shall be locked and secured when at base operations and meet local standards.
(f) Health and Sanitation. All programs shall follow the rules and regulations of the public lands in which the program operates. If using private property, use standards for public land closest to you.
(g) Hygiene Procedures. - (i) The program shall have reasonable hygiene procedures to prevent infection which are consistent with program risk of infection;
- (ii) Cleansing of hands shall occur after each latrine use;
- (iii) Means of cleansing the hands shall be available and used by staff and children prior to food preparation and prior to food consumption;
- (iv) Provision shall be made for personal hygiene for participants and personnel, including bathing, washing face and hands, and oral and feminine hygiene in a manner that provides privacy and protects the environment;
- (v) Where bedding and/or towels are provided by the provider, they shall have been washed or dry-cleaned prior to each issue. The TWP shall be sure that used sheets, towels and pillow cases are laundered at least every two (2) weeks whether they are supplied by the TWP or by the child;
- (vi) Each child shall be provided with a clean change of clothing at least once a week or an opportunity to wash his/her clothes at least once a week; and
- (vii) Each child shall be provided clean undergarments (or an opportunity to wash their own undergarments) and a means to clean his/her body at least twice a week. Additional clean undergarments shall be provided to a child as may be needed for health and sanitary reasons.
(h) Animals. All TWPs are required to comply with Chapter 3 Section 18(c) in reference to animals.
(i) Pest Control. Programs shall follow backcountry guidelines for safe food storage and preparation, according to land use agencies on which they operate.
(j) Emergency Plan. - (i) A TWP shall have and follow a written emergency plan for disasters, medical emergencies, hostage situations, casualties and missing children and other critical incidents identified by the program; and
- (ii) The plan shall at a minimum include:
- (A) Designation of authority and staff assignments;
- (B) Plans for evacuation of staff and children;
- (C) Transportation and relocation of program children when necessary;
- (D) Supervision of program children after an evacuation or a relocation;
- (E) Arrangements for medical care and notification of a program participant's physician and nearest relative or guardian;
- (F) A procedure for a review of the emergency plan by the law enforcement and emergency services agencies from the area in which the TWP is operating;
- (G) Emergency Drills;
- (I) The TWP shall hold emergency plan drills monthly; and
- (II) All drills shall be recorded, showing date, time and staff present when drill was held.
- (H) Emergency Plan Response Review;
- (I) In the case of the activation of an emergency plan response, the TWP shall subsequently review the response in the context of the emergency plan to determine if changes need to be made to improve safety and efficiency.
- (II) If local law enforcement and emergency services agencies have been involved in an emergency response on behalf of a TWP, the TWP shall invite them to participate in the review of the emergency plan response.
049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-18