TSA File Number: HSY/
SPORTING ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT PROFORMA
Ser
(a)
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Unit/Formation: Humberside & South Yorkshire ACF
Assessor:
Activity/Exercise: Archery
Date Assessment:
Relevant Publications/Pamphlets/Procedures:
Cadet Training Safety Precautions 2014.
Review Date:
Steps relate to the Risk Assessment Process
Generic Risk Assessment: No/Yes
Activity /
Element
(Step 1)
(b)
Hazards Identified
(Step 2)
(c)
Existing Controls
(Step 3)
(d)
Archery
Misuse of the bow and
arrows
Instruction given and understood by
participants before the activity takes
place, activity supervised at all times
by qualified/experienced instructor to
ensure that the rules are complied with
Archery
Impact from arrows
Instruction given and understood by
participants before the activity takes
place, activity supervised at all times
by qualified/experienced instructor to
ensure that the rules are complied
with. Target bosses replaced regularly
and the knocking points on the bows
positioned to ensure true flight of
arrows. Instructions reiterated about
walking down the side for the range to
collect the arrows.
Archery
Bruising of the arm from the
string
Instruction given and understood by
participants before the activity takes
place, arm guards issued to all
participants and fitted correctly.
Is the Residual
Risk
Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 4)
(e)
YES
YES
YES
Additional Controls
Required
(Step 5)
Is the Residual
Risk Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 6)
(f)
(g)
Ser
Activity / Element
(Step 1)
Hazards Identified
(Step 2)
(b)
(c)
(a)
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5
Archery
Archery
Horseplay
Unauthorised use
Existing Controls
(Step 3)
(d)
Activity supervised at all times
and
leaders instructed that they are
to
ensure that their group
complies with
the operating rules and don’t
mess
about.
All activity supervised at all
times when
Is the Residual
Risk
Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 4)
(e)
YES
YES
not in use then the activity is
secured
6
7
Archery
Impact from rear of arrow
Clear instructions given and
participants supervised at all
times
YES
Archery
Equipment Failure
Equipment checked before use
and
regularly inspected and
maintained.
YES
Additional Controls
Required
(Step 5)
Is the Residual
Risk Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 6)
(f)
(g)
Ser
Activity / Element
(Step 1)
Hazards Identified
(Step 2)
Existing Controls
(Step 3)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(a)
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Archery
Weather conditions
Is the Residual
Risk
Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 4)
(e)
1. Hot and sunny:
Refreshments / shaded area
available.
Additional Controls
Required
(Step 5)
Is the Residual
Risk Acceptable
Yes / No
(Step 6)
(f)
(g)
First aid trained personnel available.
YES
YES
2. Sun screen if necessary
3. Wet and cold:
Hot drinks / shelter available
9
Archery
Injury caused by uneven
ground / slippery surface
1. Use suitable area
YES
2. Suitable footwear to be
worn.
10
Archery
Injury sustained during
Activity (muscle strains etc)
1. Check for cadets with
existing injuries,
NO
2. Cadets to stretch / warm up
before Activity.
Name
Existing & Addition Controls Agreed
Additional Controls Implemented
Position / Rank
Date
Signature