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Near Miss Reporting Database Tool

Publication No
IR301-2
Type
Access database, Examples of forms, paperwork, etc.
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Pages
22
Research Team
RT-301
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Abstract
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Abstract
In addition to the many metrics for evaluating safety performance on construction sites, near miss reporting provides a way to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions and situations before a worker illness, injury, or fatality occurs. Organizations
Key Findings
The report has developed a comprehensive Near Miss reporting program that includes definition of a near miss, a reporting strategy, and a recommended process for reporting near misses, identifying causes, implementing corrective actions, and sustaining the program overall. (IR301-2, p. 3)
A near miss reporting card, both hard copy and electronic, has been developed to make reporting accessible and easy to understand. (IR301-2, p. 7)
 
This report identifies a process for ensuring near miss reporting process is initiated and implemented by training every employee, manager, and contractor working on site as to the definition of a near miss and basic hazard identification. (IR301-2, p. 5)
 

IR301-2, Near Miss Reporting Database Tool

The tool provides Guidelines for Implementing a Near Miss Reporting Program that includes:

  • An implementation and continuous monitoring cycle (Near Miss Reporting Cycle)
  • A Near Miss reporting card
  • A database for entering the near misses
  • Near miss reporting evaluation tool
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Knowledge Area
Best Practice
Research Topic
Using Near Miss Reporting to Enhance Safety Performance
Keywords
Near Miss Reporting, Safety Culture, Engagement, Leadership, Performance, Tools, Corrective Action, rt301