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Toolbox Talk: Reporting Near Misses

by Darby Ledbetter, from the Community

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Use this toolbox talk to reinforce the importance of reporting near misses on construction sites. It explains what a near miss is, why reporting matters, and step-by-step guidance on describing the incident, time and location, people involved, what happened, and how to prevent recurrence. Includes follow-up discussion questions and a sign-off section to confirm understanding and participation.

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This toolbox talk explains what a near miss is and why it matters on construction sites. It provides everyday examples crews recognize, then outlines how to investigate any incident or near miss using the five key questions of who, what, when, where, and why. Emphasis is placed on timely reporting, learning from close calls, and taking corrective actions to prevent injuries and damage. Use it to facilitate discussion, capture observations, and reinforce a proactive safety culture on site.
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This toolbox talk covers the definition of a near miss, why it matters, and how prompt reporting prevents accidents. Use it to brief crews on recognizing hazards, documenting near misses, sharing lessons learned, and proposing improvements so issues do not recur. Encourage team discussion, draw on site examples, and reinforce a proactive safety culture to reduce incidents and improve construction site safety performance.
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