The long-standing reporting procedure provides useful data for safety reviews and insurance matters. Members are reminded to report all accidents and near misses to help us keep our sport as safe as possible. Clubs and competitions are expected to have procedures in place to ensure that accidents and near misses are collated and reported to British Fencing.
BF keeps a record of all reported significant medical incidents, accidents or injuries that occur during fencing-related activities including bouts, lessons, drills, and warm-ups.
Of particular importance are incidents involving weapons, as these are unique to fencing. A near miss of a potentially serious injury is also relevant.
These records are anonymised and reviewed on an annual basis by the Safety Committee who are responsible for recommending updates to the BF Safety Guidelines for Board approval.
To assist us in this work it is vital for us to receive reports – the online report form is available here.
In particular, please report:
Clubs and competitions are expected to have procedures in place to ensure that incidents are collated, reviewed for preventative action and reported using the online report form.
We are grateful to everyone who takes the trouble to provide information.
BF Safety Committee
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