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Near Miss
Near Miss
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Topics
Conditions/Incidents
Reporting
Management Stages
Management System
Report Forms
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Definition
A “near miss” is an
unplanned event that did not
result in injury, illness, or
damage - but had the
potential to do so.
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Another “Near Miss” Definition
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Using Condition/Incident
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What Happens
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Incident Ratio Model
Heinrich’s Theory
3,000
Unsafe Acts, Behaviors or Conditions
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Reasons for Reporting
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Reasons for Reporting
Reduces tolerance for risk.
Avoids complacency.
Tool to identify workplace hazards.
Allows employee involvement in safety
program.
Demonstrates Management’s commitment to
safety.
Allows identification of possible trends.
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Near Miss Management Stages
Identification
Disclosure
Distribution
Root-Cause Analysis
Solution Identification
Dissemination
Resolution
Almost!
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Identification
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Disclosure
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Distribution
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Direct & Root-Cause Analysis
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Direct & Root-Cause Analysis
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Solution Identification
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Dissemination to Implementers
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Resolution
Not only important to resolve near miss to ensure
potential accidents do not occur, also essential to
success of near miss program.
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Near Miss Management System
1. Management Process
3. Employee Training
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System Management
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Tools for System Management
Data collection
Develop graphs, charts, etc.
Access information easily
Information stored in one location
Provide customized reporting
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Tools for System Management
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Employee Training - Topics
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Near Miss Reporting Forms
Examples
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Reporting Form Development
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Summary
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Contact Information
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Questions
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