BAI Risk Management & Mitigation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student's arrow falls off the rest while drawing at full draw. What is the safest immediate action?
- Let down slowly and replace the arrow (Correct answer)
- Release the arrow immediately to avoid injury
- Hold at full draw and ask the instructor for help
- Snap-shoot quickly before the arrow drops further
Correct answer: Let down slowly and replace the arrow
The safest response is to let down slowly and then re-nock the arrow rather than releasing without a properly seated arrow.
Question 2: Which of the following is the MOST important factor when establishing a safe waiting area for archers not on the line?
- It must be at least 5 feet behind the shooting line
- It must be clearly marked and positioned well behind the shooting line (Correct answer)
- It should be placed to the side of the shooting line
- It must have seating for all waiting archers
Correct answer: It must be clearly marked and positioned well behind the shooting line
A clearly marked waiting area positioned well behind the shooting line keeps non-shooting archers safely out of the active shooting zone.
Question 3: During a group lesson, an archer's bowstring breaks mid-draw. What risk does this pose to the archer?
- No risk — the draw cycle simply stops
- Risk of the bow limb striking the archer's face or body (Correct answer)
- Risk of the arrow flying backward
- Risk of string fragments hitting other archers only
Correct answer: Risk of the bow limb striking the archer's face or body
A snapped bowstring can cause the limbs to snap forward violently, potentially striking the archer's bow arm or face.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a 'whistle command system' in archery range management?
- To signal individual archers when to nock their arrows
- To provide standardized, clear commands that reduce misunderstanding and accidents (Correct answer)
- To replace verbal instructions for archers with hearing loss only
- To indicate wind speed changes affecting arrow flight
Correct answer: To provide standardized, clear commands that reduce misunderstanding and accidents
A standardized whistle command system ensures all archers receive clear, consistent signals that minimize misinterpretation and unsafe actions.
Question 5: An archer consistently plucks the string (pulling it sideways at release). Which risk does this habit introduce?
- Increased draw weight over time
- Erratic arrow flight and potential for the arrow to leave the range boundaries (Correct answer)
- Bow limb cracking due to lateral stress
- String contact with the arm guard only
Correct answer: Erratic arrow flight and potential for the arrow to leave the range boundaries
Plucking the string causes unpredictable arrow flight direction, which can send arrows outside the intended target zone and create a safety hazard.
Question 6: When should an instructor conduct an equipment inspection for a youth archery program?
- Only at the beginning of the season
- Before every session and immediately when damage is reported (Correct answer)
- Monthly, following a scheduled maintenance calendar
- After every 500 arrows shot per bow
Correct answer: Before every session and immediately when damage is reported
Equipment should be inspected before every session and any time damage is reported to ensure safe use at all times.
Question 7: A range's lateral safety zone is insufficient due to a nearby walking path. What is the BEST mitigation strategy?
- Post warning signs on the path and continue normal operations
- Reorient the shooting direction or install a physical barrier to isolate the path (Correct answer)
- Reduce draw weight limits to lower arrow range
- Limit sessions to experienced archers only
Correct answer: Reorient the shooting direction or install a physical barrier to isolate the path
Reorienting the shooting direction or adding a physical barrier directly addresses the hazard to pedestrians rather than just warning them.
BAI Risk Management & Mitigation 2
A student's arrow falls off the rest while drawing at full draw.
What is the safest immediate action?