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Soft Archery Risk Assessments

Risk Assessment for Soft Archery Club in Primary School

1. Hazard Identification:

1.1 Equipment Hazards:

  • Risks associated with the use of soft archery bows, arrows, and targets.

1.2 Participant Safety:

  • Potential for participants to accidentally collide during activities.

  • Risks associated with improper handling of soft archery equipment.

1.3 Supervision and Instruction:

  • Inadequate supervision during the activity.

  • Insufficient instruction on the proper use of soft archery equipment.

1.4 Venue Safety:

  • Hazards related to the layout and condition of the venue where the soft archery club is held.

1.5 Allergies and Medical Conditions:

  • Unawareness of participants' allergies or medical conditions.

2. Risk Evaluation:

2.1 Equipment Hazards:

  • Likelihood: Low to Moderate

  • Severity: Low to Moderate

2.2 Participant Safety:

  • Likelihood: Moderate

  • Severity: Low to Moderate

2.3 Supervision and Instruction:

  • Likelihood: Moderate

  • Severity: Low to Moderate

2.4 Venue Safety:

  • Likelihood: Moderate

  • Severity: Low to Moderate

2.5 Allergies and Medical Conditions:

  • Likelihood: Low

  • Severity: Moderate

3. Control Measures:

3.1 Equipment Hazards:

  • Regular inspection and maintenance of soft archery equipment.

  • Use of soft, blunt-tipped arrows.

  • Participants required to wear eye protection.

3.2 Participant Safety:

  • Adequate spacing between participants during activities.

  • Clear communication of safety rules and guidelines.

  • Strict enforcement of a "no running" policy during the soft archery club.

3.3 Supervision and Instruction:

  • Sufficient number of trained supervisors present during each session.

  • Comprehensive instruction on the proper use of soft archery equipment.

  • Periodic reminders of safety guidelines during the club.

3.4 Venue Safety:

  • Regular inspection of the venue for hazards.

  • Appropriate layout of targets and shooting lanes.

  • Clear markings for the shooting area and safe zones.

3.5 Allergies and Medical Conditions:

  • Participants to provide medical information upon registration.

  • Allergic reactions and medical conditions communicated to staff.

  • First aid staff informed of participants with specific needs.

4. Monitoring and Review:

4.1 Regular Inspections:

  • Conduct regular inspections of equipment and the venue for hazards.

  • Update risk assessment as needed.

4.2 Emergency Drills:

  • Conduct emergency evacuation drills.

  • Ensure all participants are familiar with emergency procedures.

4.3 Feedback and Communication:

  • Encourage feedback from participants and staff regarding safety concerns.

  • Maintain open communication channels for reporting hazards.

This risk assessment is a living document and will be reviewed annually or as circumstances change. All staff and volunteers involved in delivering the soft archery club in the primary school are expected to familiarize themselves with this assessment and adhere to the outlined control measures.

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