Say this
- Report every incident, however small. That includes near misses, damage and minor cuts.
- If someone is hurt, make the area safe first. Switch off the machine. Then give first aid or call for help.
- Do not tidy up the scene. Leave tools and materials where they are so we can see what happened.
- Tell me or the safety officer straight away. The company has legal deadlines for reporting to MOM.
- If you saw it happen, we will talk to you on your own. Tell us what you saw, not what you think we want to hear.
- We are looking for what failed in the system. Was the procedure wrong, the tool worn or the plan rushed? Blame does not stop the next one.
- When we fix something, we will tell you what changed. If the fix does not work on the ground, say so.
Ask the crew
- What counts as a near miss on this site? Give me an example from this week.
- Someone is hurt by a machine. What are the first two things you do?
- Why should you leave the scene untouched?
- Who do you report to if I am not here?
Show them
- Where the first aid box and the investigation kit are kept.
- The near-miss reporting form or number, and how to fill it in.
- A recent fix that came from a reported near miss.
Sign-off
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
Sources
- Work accident reporting: what and when to report, Ministry of Manpower.
- WSH Guidelines: Investigating Workplace Incidents for SMEs, WSH Council.
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
