Using Near Miss Reporting to Enhance Safety Performance: Tool

A near miss reporting database where the initial entry contains the same information as the reporting card for consistent entry of information when reporting. The database provides basic reporting on the status of each of the near misses and allows the reporter to track overall the number of near misses in each phase of the process. Link to Tool (RS301-1, p. 10)
 

Communication was cited as the greatest enabler. The report recognized that feedback to the near miss reporter and other workers is a key enabler to success in the program. (RS301-1, p. 15)
 

One major barrier that was identified is that some workers are afraid of retaliation if they report near misses.  Management needs to openly commit to ensuring this program was about injury prevention and not headcount reduction. (RS301-1, p. 15)
 

Identifying, reporting, and analyzing near misses enhance an employee or contractors ability to identify hazards.  (RS301-1, p. 17)