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Archery Risk Assessment Template

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

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction2 Benefits3 Hazards4 Checklist5 Related

The essential guide to archery safety

Archery is a popular activity that develops focus, concentration, and precision. From beginner sessions to competitive shooting, archery requires strict range discipline and proper equipment handling.

This guide covers everything you need to create a thorough archery risk assessment—from range layout and equipment checks to shooting line discipline and arrow retrieval procedures.

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Scouting Activity
Scouting Activity
Activity Benefits

Why archery matters for young people

Focus & Concentration

Improves focus, concentration, and hand-eye coordination through precision shooting.

Self-Discipline

Builds self-discipline, patience, and mental resilience.

Physical Strength

Develops upper body strength and core stability.

Achievement

Provides clear progression and sense of achievement through skill development.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Arrow InjuriesHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Puncture wounds, injury from stray arrows, overshoot beyond targets.

Control Measures
  • Clear range layout with adequate backstop
  • Strict shooting line discipline
  • Clear commands for shooting and retrieval
  • No one downrange when shooting
Range IntrusionHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Spectators or participants entering range while shooting is active.

Control Measures
  • Clear barriers around range
  • Warning signs displayed
  • Whistle or flag signals for range control
  • Marshals controlling access
Equipment FailureMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Bow breakage, arrow damage, string snap causing injury.

Control Measures
  • Regular equipment inspection
  • Check arrows for damage before use
  • Arm guards worn to prevent string slap
  • Never dry-fire bows
Arrow RetrievalMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Impact injury, collision, puncture wounds during arrow collection.

Control Measures
  • All bows down before retrieval
  • Walk don't run to targets
  • Stand to side when pulling arrows
  • Check behind targets before pulling

This guide covers the most common hazards. Our risk assessment wizard includes 25 hazards and 56+ control measures for Archery, sourced from industry guidance — create your assessment in minutes.

Safety Checklist

Archery safety checklist

Range Setup

  • Backstop adequate
  • Shooting line marked
  • Waiting line marked
  • Barriers in place

Equipment

  • Bows inspected
  • Arrows checked
  • Arm guards available
  • Targets secure

Commands

  • Safety brief delivered
  • Whistle signals explained
  • Retrieval procedure clear
  • Emergency stop agreed

Emergency

  • First aid kit available
  • Emergency plan in place
  • Qualified instructor present
  • Ratios confirmed

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