Get Near Miss Report

Below are some examples of near-misses that could occur in the workplace: An employee trips on the loose edge of a rug that they couldn't see because of the poor corridor lighting. They manage to steady themselves by grabbing a bookcase. A customer in a busy restaurant spills their drink onto the floor.

Create a clear definition of a near miss. Make a written disclosure and report the identified near miss. Prioritize reports and classify information for future actions. Distribute information to the people involved in the near miss. Analyze the causes of the problem. Identify solutions to the problem.

A near-miss is a potential hazard or incident that has not resulted in any personal injury or property damage. Some examples of near-misses are unsafe conditions, improper use of equipment, use of faulty equipment, not following proper procedures .

Immediately address related hazards. Record all of the details of the event, including images of the area where it occurred. Identify a root cause. Address the root cause at the equipment/supplies, process, or training level.

Information Included on an Incident Report Form When your employees report a near-miss incident, it's important that they record: The time and date of the incident. Where the incident occurred. What work activities were being carried out before the incident.

Though no immediate injury or damage occurred in these scenarios, these near misses represent potential threats to the safety of the office and its employees. Both unsafe conditions and unsafe acts can result in accidents and injuries. As such, they need to be reported as soon as they occur.

Why Report Near Misses? Though no immediate injury or damage occurred in these scenarios, these near misses represent potential threats to the safety of the office and its employees. Both unsafe conditions and unsafe acts can result in accidents and injuries. As such, they need to be reported as soon as they occur.

Information Included on an Incident Report Form When your employees report a near-miss incident, it's important that they record: The time and date of the incident. Where the incident occurred. What work activities were being carried out before the incident.

Explain the process to all employees. Employees are more willing to cooperate when they know all of the specifics: ... Analyze and act on the data. ... Communicate the results to employees at all levels of the organization. ... Integrate other training and techniques into the card or form you use.

Create a clear definition of a near miss. Make a written disclosure and report the identified near miss. Prioritize reports and classify information for future actions. Distribute information to the people involved in the near miss. Analyze the causes of the problem. Identify solutions to the problem.