1. Key phrases
Press 🔊 to hear each phrase, then say it out loud.
- I need to report a hazard. Start a report.
- I'd like to report an incident. Something happened, like an injury.
- There was a near miss. Something almost happened, but nobody was hurt.
- It happened at about two o'clock. Say when.
- It happened near the loading dock. Say where.
- I cut my hand on a sharp edge. Say what happened.
- Nobody was hurt. Important information.
- Do I need to fill in an incident report? Ask about the form.
2. Listen to the conversation
Play the conversation, then press Practise as "Grace" to take a part yourself.
3. Say it yourself
Listen, then say each sentence. Fill in your own details where you see "…". In Chrome, Edge or Safari, press 🎤 and your browser checks how clearly you said it.
4. Quick check
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Frequently asked questions
What are useful English phrases for reporting hazards, incidents and near misses?
'I need to report a hazard.' (start a report). 'I'd like to report an incident.' (something happened, like an injury). 'There was a near miss.' (something almost happened, but nobody was hurt). 'It happened at about two o'clock.' (say when).
How can I practise reporting hazards, incidents and near misses in English?
Listen to the key phrases and say them out loud, play the conversation and role-play one side, use the speaking check to hear how clearly you speak, then take the quick quiz. It takes about 10 minutes.