Safety
Near Miss Report
A documentation of an event that could have resulted in injury or damage but did not, used to prevent future incidents.
What is a Near Miss?
A near miss is an event that could have resulted in injury, death, or property damage but did not, usually due to chance or timely intervention. Near-miss reporting is a critical component of a proactive safety culture.
Why Near-Miss Reporting Matters
- For every serious incident, there are typically 300 near misses (Heinrich's pyramid)
- Near misses are free lessons — learning from them prevents future injuries
- Reporting near misses builds a culture of safety awareness
What to Report
- Close calls with equipment
- Objects falling from height without hitting anyone
- Workers narrowly avoiding struck-by incidents
- Electrical near contacts
- Trips and stumbles in hazardous areas
How SpaceCapture Helps
SpaceCapture makes near-miss reporting fast and easy from the field, with structured templates that capture the essentials needed for analysis and corrective action.
Related Terms
- Incident Report
A formal document that records the details of an accident, injury, near miss, or other safety-related event on a construction site.
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
A systematic process of identifying potential hazards associated with each step of a job task and developing safe work procedures.
- Site Safety Inspection
A documented walk-through of a job site to identify safety hazards and verify OSHA compliance.
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