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Strong safety programs treat near-misses as leading indicators and learning opportunities. Participation increases when barriers are removed and trust is built. Simple, accessible tools—mobile forms, QR codes, or short paper cards—encourage quick submissions. Responding with timely feedback, visibly closing corrective actions, and recognizing contributions show that reporting leads to real improvements, not blame. Restricting reporting to supervisors or to incidents with damage reduces learning and hides weak signals. Punitive approaches suppress reporting and can create a fear-based culture. An STSC promotes just culture principles, confidentiality where appropriate, and coaching so workers describe hazards, potential outcomes, and suggested controls. Trend analysis feeds into toolbox talks, pre-task planning, and design changes. Metrics should emphasize quality (actionable findings, closure rates, time to fix) over raw counts. This continuous improvement loop aligns with STSC program management competencies focusing on engagement, communication, and corrective action effectiveness.