Risk Assessment

Additional information can be found in the Safety Checklist for Leaders and other information at scouts.org.uk/safety
HQ Template Published August 2020
Name of
activity /
event /
location 		Air-rifle Date of risk assessment 25/07/2024 Name of who undertook this risk assessment M E
Date of next review 25/07/2025

Hazard Identified? /
Risks from it?		CategoryWho is at risk?How are the risks already controlled?
What extra controls are needed?		What has changed that needs to be thought about and controlled?
Hazard – something that may cause harm or damage.
Risk – the chance of it happening.		Category to help organise risksYoung people,
Leaders,
Visitors?		Controls – Ways of making the activity safer by removing or reducing the risk from it.
For example - you might use a different piece of equipment or you might change the way the activity is carried out.		Keep checking throughout the activity in case you need to change it…or even stop it! This is a great place to add comments which will be used as part of the review.
EquipmentActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentAll equipment to be checked on a monthly basis
A visual check before each session. All Equipment kept in Racks when not in use
RangeActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentRange to be inspected by CRO before activity commences.
RicochetActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentTarget back boards and cloths checked and replaced as required. All participants to wear eye protection.
Finger/skin trap when loadingActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentCorrect procedure for loading demonstrated during introductory talk.
Lead poisoningActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentEnsure groups know to wash hands following a session.
Being shotActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentEnsure that rifles are always pointing down the range and never at a person.
Hazards arising from the actions of the Instructor(s)Activity - Air-RifleAll PresentInstructors must be either NSRA (YPS) Instructor, NSRA RCO or better before being allowed to run a session.
Hazards arising from the actions of group members i.e. Overcrowding and Disorderly behaviour.Activity - Air-RifleAll Present1. Group Leader in attendance, 2. Max group size 4 per instructor., 3. If over crowding of the area occurs ask to leave range area. 4. If the behaviour of the group becomes disorderly ask to leave range.
Weather; sessions may become dangerous due to adverse weather conditionsActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentSessions may have to be cancelled during periods of heavy rain, high winds and mist or reduced visibility.
Injury to people outside the area of the range.Activity - Air-RifleAll PresentAir Rifle sessions are not permitted at the same time as the full orienteering course is in use. Range Flag must be flying while range in operation.
Minor InjuriesActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentFirst Aid Kit and First Aider available
Standard of ShootersActivity - Air-RifleAll PresentInstructor to teach drills