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1. Near Miss Reporting - National Safety Council
Link: https://www.nsc.org/workplace/resources/near-miss-reporting
Description: WebPromote a culture of reporting with the support of all managers and supervisors. Train all employees on the reasons near-miss reporting is necessary. Provide incentives for workers who report incidents. Near misses occur every day in every industry. Develop a near-miss program today.
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2. Near-Miss Incident Report Form - Occupational Safety and …
Link: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/Template%20for%20Near%20Miss%20Report%20Form.pdf
Description: WebNear-Miss Incident Report Form. A near-miss is a potential hazard or incident in which no property was damaged and no personal injury was sustained, but where, given a slight shift in time or position, damage or injury easily could have occurred.
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3. Near Miss Reporting: Why Report a Near Miss? | SafetyCulture
Link: https://safetyculture.com/topics/near-miss-reporting/
Description: WebJan 25, 2024 · Though a near miss is sometimes deemed too trivial to be worth documenting, enforcing a near-miss report has many advantages. Timely reporting helps in mitigating risks, preventing accidents, raising awareness about the hazards employees face, and ensuring a safer working environment for them.
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4. Near Miss Reporting Policy - Occupational Safety and Health …
Link: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/Template%20for%20Near%20Miss%20Reporting%20Policy.pdf
Description: WebNear Miss Reporting: An employee who witnesses a near miss incident must complete the Near Miss Reporting form (located in the main office) and submit to a Manager or Human Resources. The reporting system will not result in disciplinary action of the reporter and, if desired by the person reporting, may be anonymous;
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5. Near Miss Reporting | Why Report Near Miss Events | Examples …
Link: https://www.safetymint.com/resources/near-miss-reporting/
Description: WebA near miss reporting form should ideally contain: The date and time in which the near miss event took place. Pinpoint the exact location with the Site name, site division, and site unit. Give an accurate account of the description of the event explaining the hazard, people involved and witnesses.
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6. The 18 Near Miss Reporting Examples You Need To Know
Link: https://safetystage.com/incident-reporting/near-miss-reporting-examples/
Description: WebNov 9, 2020 · Contents hide. 1 What is a Near Miss? 2 18 Near Miss Examples. 2.1 Slips and Trips. 2.2 Narrow Escapes. 2.3 Fall Risks. 2.4 Risky Behavior. 2.5 Hazard Communication. 2.6 Equipment Operation and Maintenance. 3 How Do You Write a Near Miss Report? 4 What is a Near Miss Reporting System? 5 How to Get Employees to …
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7. Incident Investigation - Overview | Occupational Safety and …
Link: https://www.osha.gov/incident-investigation
Description: WebOSHA strongly encourages employers to investigate all incidents in which a worker was hurt, as well as close calls (sometimes called "near misses"), in which a worker might have been hurt if the circumstances had been slightly different. In the past, the term "accident" was often used when referring to an unplanned, unwanted event.
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8. Near Miss Reporting - Examples and Procedure for Near Miss …
Link: https://www.safetybydesigninc.com/what-is-near-miss-reporting-how-to-report-near-misses/
Description: WebJan 16, 2021 · OSHA defines a near miss as an incident that did not result in property damage or employee injury or sickness. However, the event had the potential to have disastrous consequences. When a near miss occurs, it’s the result of unsafe working conditions or employee actions. Near Miss Examples. A few examples of a near miss at …
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9. Near Miss Reporting – A Step by Step Guide for Improved Reporting
Link: https://blog.creativesafetysupply.com/near-miss-reporting-a-step-by-step-guide-for-improved-reporting/
Description: WebJan 16, 2015 · Step 1 – Is It a Near Miss. Whenever there is a near miss incident, the people involved as well as supervisors and safety managers should quickly decide whether or not the incident is something that should be reported on. OSHA has a good set of guidelines that can help you to identify which instances require reporting.
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10. A close call. A narrow escape. - National Safety Council
Link: https://www.nsc.org/getmedia/60a0f4ff-05e6-441a-81aa-735cd905440c/near-miss-st-combo.pdf
Description: WebReporting and investigating a near miss incident takes time away from regular work activities. This may make supervisors or managers who are on tight timelines, reluctant to invest the time and resources necessary to properly follow through on a near miss incident. Employees may fear being blamed or reprimanded for filing a report.
