Axe throwing is obviously a potentially hazardous activity, but we work hard to ensure that it is as safe as possible and have identified appropriate mitigation for any risk likely to be encountered at Eat Sleep Axe.
| RISK | DESCRIPTION | IMPACT | LIKELIHOOD | MITIGATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hit by Axe | Participant hit by axe thrown by someone else | High | Low | Ensure all non-throwing participants are behind safety line 5ft behind throwing area |
| Ricochet | Axe bounces off target or lane walls/ceiling and hits participant | Medium | Very Low | Ensure all throwers are behind 12ft throwing line Instruct throwers remain behind line until axe has stopped moving |
| Dropped Axe | Participant drops axe on foot | Medium | Medium | Recommend participants do not wear open topped footwear Instruct throwers to replace axes in basket rather than hand to next thrower |
| Pull Axe Out of Target | Participant hits themself with axe pulling out of target | Medium | Low | Instruct throwers to lever axes out of target gently not to pull hard |
| Trip Hazards | Participants trip over raised step on entry | Medium | Medium | Hazards marked with warning tape |
| Fire | Fire in the venue | High | Low | Fire alarm and emergency lighting in place and tested weekly |
| Axes Break | Axes break when being thrown causing injury | High | Low | Axes inspected regularly for cracks and replaced as necessary Instruct throwers to throw from behind throwing line (broken axe unlikely to bounce back so far) |
| Axe Splinters | Participant get splinters from wooden axe handles | Low | Medium | Axes inspected regularly and sanded or taped if necessary First aid kit available |
| Axe Cuts | Participant cuts themself on axe blade | Low | Low | Axes are kept blunt First aid kit available |
| Serious Illness | Participant has heart attack or similar during session | High | Low | Trained first aider in venue during session times Phone available to call emergency services |
