Near Misses and Stop-Work Authority Toolbox Talk
A near miss is the same accident with better luck. Crews that report them fix the hazard for free. Crews that laugh them off pay for it later.
Standard: 29 CFR 1904.35 (reporting injuries, no retaliation); OSH Act Section 11(c)
What's in the PDF
5-minute script
Plain-language talking points a foreman reads before the shift.
Discussion questions
Gets the crew talking about how this hazard shows up on YOUR site.
Sign-off sheet
Name/signature table — proof of training for the GC and OSHA. Or skip the printer and collect signatures on your phone.
Beyond the talk
Need the certificate, not just the meeting?
JHA/JSA and Pre-Task Planning — online, self-paced, certificate the same day.
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