Near Misses and Lessons Learned: Turning Close Calls Into Safety Wins

Learning objectives

  • Identify near misses in the workplaces
  • Analyze the causes for near misses
  • Connect with team members to instill safe work practices as team norms
  • Explain why a near miss happened and what prevented an accident
  • Report near misses using proper channels

Course overview

Near misses are valuable warning signs that can help prevent serious incidents before they occur. In this course, you’ll learn how to recognize, report, and analyze near misses across different types of workplace hazards. You’ll gain the confidence to speak up, take action, and help create a proactive safety culture where everyone contributes to prevention.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 7 minutes
  • Format: Video
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 19343
Language Icon English
Course Outline
  • Physical Hazards
  • Ergonomic Hazards
  • Psychological Hazards
  • Reporting tips
  • Training and the Reporting Process
Close Menu