Toolbox Talk: Reporting Near Misses

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Reporting Near Misses Discussion

• Near misses should be reported to your supervisor for the following reasons.
  • The supervisor will investigate near misses the same way he would if it were an accident that did cause an injury.
  • The investigation will reveal how the near miss occurred.
  • The supervisor, along with you and the other workers, will determine how to prevent similar incidents from occulTing in the future.
  • The company will describe the incident and prevention methods in a toolbox talk, safety training session, or company meeting to the workers throughout the company
  Here's how to report a near miss to your supervisor.
  • Describe the incident. For example, one of our guys was almost hit by a pipe hanger that fell off my scaffold.
  • Give the time and location of the incident. For example, it happened around 8 0'clock this morning on the third floor about 30 feet from the center stairwell.
  • Describe who was working in the area. For example, the electricians were up there running wire and there were two masons cutting block.
  • Explain what happened. For example, I inadvertently kicked the hanger off the scaffold while I was drilling a hole to hang it.
  • Describe how you think it could be prevented in the future. For example, I think we should make sure all of our Inobile scaffolds are equipped with toe boards and we should keep all of the hangers in boxes until we are ready to use then1.
  

Follow Up Questions

• Do all employees fully understand the importance of reporting near misses?

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• Do all employees understand how to report a near miss?

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• Are there any near misses employees would like to mention?

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• Does anyone experience any potential hazards which need to be addressed immediately?

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• Are there any other concerns?

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