“It was close, but no one got hurt...”
We’ve all heard that before. Maybe something slipped off a pallet, someone tripped but caught themselves, or a forklift just missed clipping a barrier. No harm done – so we move on, right?
But here’s the thing: near misses are gifts. They’re warning signs that something needs attention – before it turns into an actual accident. And in modern workplace safety, learning from what almost happened is just as valuable as reacting to what did.
It’s not about blame. It’s not about paperwork. It’s about creating a culture where people notice, report, and learn from the small things – because those small things often point to bigger risks.
Some of the benefits:
Whether you’re running a warehouse, a site project, a workshop or a school, near-miss reporting helps everyone stay switched on – and feel part of the solution.
If you want people to report near misses, don’t make it hard work. A six-page form buried in a file won’t get much action. What does work?
At SafetyBuyer, we support teams across construction, manufacturing, FM, public services and more with near-miss solutions that slot straight into your day-to-day:
📌 Branded Near Miss Reporting Point
📌 Freestanding Near Miss & First Aid Point
📌 Wheeled First Aid & Near Miss Station
📌 Inspection Station with Near Miss Reporting
These units make reporting part of the environment – not an afterthought.
The real power of near-miss reporting isn’t in the numbers – it’s in what you do with them.
When people see that reporting leads to real improvements, they’re far more likely to keep doing it. It builds trust – and that’s what makes safety stick.
If you're just getting started (or want to make things simpler), we’ve created a ready-to-use Near Miss Reporting Template.
It’s clean, easy to fill in, and ideal for printing, uploading to your intranet, or using with one of our near miss reporting stations. Download your near miss form.
Every near miss is a second chance. A heads-up. A free lesson. And when you’ve got a simple system to log and learn from them, you turn everyday observations into long-term improvements.
So don’t let them slip by.
If you need help building a visible, no-fuss near-miss reporting setup – or want to see what works for teams like yours – just get in touch or explore our full range of workplace health & safety boards today.
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