Near miss, Incident & Accident Reporting
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What is defined as a near miss?
Definition: An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to.
Example: A worker slips on a wet floor but regains balance and is not hurt.
Why it matters: Near misses are warning signs - addressing them can prevent future accidents.
What is defined as an incident?
Definition: An unplanned event that disrupts work or causes minor damage, but no injury occurs
Example: A forklift knocks over a storage rack, damaging good but no one is injured.
Why it matters: Its a sign of a procedural or operational failure that must be investigated.
What is defined as an accident?
Definition: An unplanned event that results in injury, illness or property damage.
Example: A worker falls from a ladder and fractures a leg
Why it matters: Accidents have serious impacts - financially, legally and morally