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Archery #
What are the hazards? #
- Projectiles flying through the air • Removing arrows
- Slips, trips and falls
- Bow
- Arrows on the range
- Bow string causing injury
Who is at risk ? #
Staff, participants and members of the public.
Existing safety measures/controls Likelihood Risk Rating #
| What are the risks | Safety measures/controls | Likelihood | Risk rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slips trips and falls | • Areas used for the Archery session are checked prior to commencement to make sure they are suitable • Any potential hazards are pointed out to groups and unnecessary hazards are removed from the area as appropriate • Good instructor awareness • No running on the range • Participants instructed to hold equipment correctly • Safety briefing to all members | LOW | LOW |
| Bruising on the inner fore arm from the bow string when shooting | • Arm braces must be worn by everyone • Correct shooting technique taught • Full length arm bracer available if needed • Good Instructor awareness • Encourage long sleeves to be worn | LOW | LOW |
| Arrows rebounding | • Minimum shooting distance marked out • All group members instructed to stay behind the waiting line if not shooting • No open. toed footwear to be worn | LOW | LOW |
| Public walking on to range | • Warning signs behind the ranges • Limited entry points to both ranges • Instructor vigilance • “stop” command briefed. | LOW | LOW |
| Inappropriate shooting | • Instructors to give clear briefings appropriate to the needs of the group and to inform all individuals of the consequences of purposefully ignoring these. • Bows and Arrows separated when not in use • Demonstrations given for all aspects of the sessions • Good instructor monitoring | LOW | LOW |
| Over drawing | • All arrows are long enough for adults to use to prevent over drawing with a minimum of two inches longer than the bow hand | LOW | LOW |
| Impalement from retrieving arrows | Only trained staff to retrieve arrows | LOW | LOW |
| Facial injuries, eye injuries and or fibreglass splinters caused by faulty or damages equipment | Equipment to be checked by Coach in charge before and equipment is used. Any damaged equipment is to be segregated or destroyed | LOW | LOW |
