Near Miss Toolbox Talks

Turn "Close Calls" into Safety Successes with Proactive Near Miss Training

Every "close call" is a free lesson in safety. A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage—but had the potential to do so. In a proactive safety culture, these incidents are seen as valuable opportunities to identify and correct hazards before they escalate into a serious injury. However, for a near-miss reporting program to be successful, employees must understand what a near miss is and feel comfortable reporting it without fear of blame. Our Near Miss Toolbox Talks provide managers with structured, 15-minute training scripts designed to normalize reporting and sharpen hazard recognition.

These concise training sessions focus on critical safety habits, including "Why Report" to explain the benefits of transparency and "General Near Miss" principles for recognizing different types of incidents. By integrating these targeted briefings into your safety meetings, you transform your team into active problem-solvers who can identify weaknesses in your safety protocols. Each script includes a review and quiz to reinforce learning and provide the documented training history necessary for building a robust safety culture. Explore our near-miss resources to ensure your team has the knowledge and confidence to flag risks before they lead to an accident.