Near Miss Reporting

A near miss is a warning that the system allowed an incident to almost happen. Reporting near misses is not about blame. It helps the team identify weak controls before someone is injured. Good reports describe what happened, where it happened, what could have occurred, and what immediate correction was made. Supervisors should thank employees who report near misses because they are helping prevent the next serious event.

Discussion questions

1. Where could this hazard show up in our area today?
2. What control do we need to verify before work starts?
3. What should be reported immediately?

Supervisor close

Confirm employees understand the key control, then document attendance according to site procedure.

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