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Unit 4: Reporting hazards, incidents and near misses

Report a hazard, an injury or a near miss clearly, in person and in writing. About 10 minutes.

Updated 2026-10-14

Safety English Unit 4 of 6 Β· Listen Β· Speak Β· Check

1. Key phrases

Press πŸ”Š to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.

  • I need to report a hazard. Start a report.
  • I'd like to report an incident. Something happened, like an injury.
  • There was a near miss. Something almost happened, but nobody was hurt.
  • It happened at about two o'clock. Say when.
  • It happened near the loading dock. Say where.
  • I cut my hand on a sharp edge. Say what happened.
  • Nobody was hurt. Important information.
  • Do I need to fill in an incident report? Ask about the form.

2. Listen to the conversation

Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Grace" to take a part yourself.

3. Say it yourself

Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎀 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.

4. Quick check

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Good to know in Australia

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Report hazards, injuries and near misses as soon as you can, even small ones. Reporting helps keep everyone safe, and most workplaces have a simple form or app for it.