Report a Hazard, Incident, or Near Miss

Full forms: H&S Forms & Tools Manual. This page helps you pick the right one and know what to have ready.

Which One Do I Fill Out?

Hazard Report

Something could cause harm, but hasn’t yet — e.g. a damaged target stand, a trip hazard, worn equipment.

Near Miss Report

Something happened that could have caused harm, but didn’t — e.g. an arrow landed close to someone, a piece of equipment nearly failed.

Incident Report

Something happened and someone was hurt, or property was damaged.

Observation Report

A general safety observation worth noting — not urgent, not necessarily a hazard, just something worth recording for the club’s awareness.

Not sure which one applies? Fill in whichever feels closest — any report is better than none, and it can always be reclassified by whoever reviews it.

What to Have Ready

  • Your name and role (member, visitor/guest, or other).
  • Date, time, and location (which range, Club Day, session, or event).
  • What happened or what you observed, in your own words.
  • Who else was involved or nearby.
  • Any initial action already taken.
  • Photos, if you have any and it’s safe to take them.

How to Submit

  • Complete the form below.
  • Completion will submit it to the club committee for follow on action.
  • If in doubt or the situation is urgent, see the Emergency — What To Do page first.

Reporting isn’t about blame — it’s how the club catches small problems before they become big ones. If something felt off, it’s worth writing down.