Forms & Manuals Library
Use this page to quickly pick the right form and download manuals.
Do I need to fill out paperwork? Always. If you're unsure, start with the chooser below.
Which form do I need?
Accident / Incident Report
When: An injury occurred, even minor.
Belay failure, dropped & scraped arm
Hornet's nest disturbed, stings
Cut by exposed screw
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This form is used to:Investigate accidents
Document protocol/policy compliance
Track trends → informs redesign, retraining, policy changes
Near Miss Form
When: An incident almost caused injury, but no one was hurt.
Double unclipped, re-clipped in time
Carabiner found unlocked
Harness not double-backed
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This form is used to:Track trends; trends that may highlight poor course design, poor facilitation practices, or bad policies.
Could yield redesigned elements, retraining for staff, or policy changes.
Staff Safety Report
When: Maintenance, staffing, or safety concern.
Staff without helmets
Not enough equipment
Trail crossing safety issue
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This form is used to:Highlight policies/procedures that don’t support safer programs
Document policy breaks needing manager follow-up
Can lead to policy changes, retraining, gear distribution, programming decisions
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Still not sure?
Accident = Injury. Near Miss = Almost Hurt. Staff Safety = System Concern