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Archery Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to creating professional risk assessments for archery activities and instruction.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction & Overview 2 Activity Benefits 3 Hazards & Control Measures 4 Safety Checklist 5 Related Guides

The essential guide to archery safety

Archery is a precision sport that develops focus, discipline, and coordination. Whether running taster sessions for beginners or coaching competitive archers, proper range safety management is essential for all archery activities.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough archery risk assessment—from range layout and equipment inspection to shooting line procedures, arrow collection protocols, and emergency response.

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Activity Benefits

Why archery is worth the investment

Focus & Concentration

Enhances focus and concentration by requiring precise aiming and sustained attention during shooting.

Upper Body Strength

Improves upper body strength and coordination through the repetitive motion of drawing and releasing the bow.

Mental Discipline

Boosts mental discipline and patience by encouraging steady practice and consistent performance.

Goal Achievement

Encourages goal-setting and achievement by setting and striving to meet specific shooting objectives.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Arrow Strike InjuryHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Penetration wounds, serious injury from arrows striking participants or bystanders.

Control Measures
  • Clear range layout with safety zones
  • Controlled shooting with whistle commands
  • No one downrange during shooting
  • Adequate backstop netting behind targets
Equipment FailureHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Injury from broken bows, snapped strings, or damaged arrows.

Control Measures
  • Equipment inspection before each session
  • Arrows checked for cracks and damage
  • Bow strings inspected for wear
  • Damaged equipment removed immediately
Arrow Collection InjuriesMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Eye injuries, trips, falls, or being struck while collecting arrows.

Control Measures
  • Clear signals for safe collection
  • All bows placed down before collection
  • Safe arrow extraction technique taught
  • Approach targets from the side
Dry Fire InjuryMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Bow damage, string snap, hand and face injuries from releasing without an arrow.

Control Measures
  • Never draw bow without arrow nocked
  • Clear instruction on dry fire dangers
  • Supervision of novice archers
  • Immediate removal of damaged equipment

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Safety Checklist

Pre-session checklist

Range

  • Safety zones marked
  • Targets securely positioned
  • Backstop netting in place
  • Ground clear of obstacles

Equipment

  • Bows inspected
  • Arrows checked for damage
  • Strings in good condition
  • Arm guards available

Participants

  • Safety briefing completed
  • Whistle commands understood
  • Appropriate clothing worn
  • Jewellery removed

Supervision

  • Qualified instructor present
  • Ratios appropriate
  • First aid kit available
  • Emergency procedures known

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