Glossary

What is a near miss?

A near miss is an event that could have caused injury or damage but didn’t.

A near miss is an event that could have caused injury or damage but didn’t.

Why it matters

Near misses warn you where the next incident may happen.

In practice

  • Reported quickly.

  • Hazard fixed.

  • No blame for reporting.

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