DID YOU KNOW?
A global manufacturer increased near-miss reporting by 36% and saw its injury rate decline 20% in one year [2]
STAY INFORMED
- A near miss is an accident that did not result in injury, illness, or damage, but had the potential to.
- Near misses occur every day in industry, and can ultimately lead to a serious loss-producing incident. [1]
- By reporting near misses, organizations can take steps to prevent them ? before they turn into a more serious issue.
HELPFUL TIPS
- Report near misses promptly; share what happened while details are still fresh ? reporting should always be non-punitive [1]
- Reporting should focus on the hazard, rather than blame; the goal is to understand the hazard and reduce the change of recurrence
- Correct immediate hazards when possible; if you can safely eliminate the hazard, take action and notify others who may be affected
- Learn from the event and treat it as an opportunity to prevent the next incident