Why should a workplace log near-misses when nobody was actually hurt in the incident?
The preventive power hidden in the incidents that almost happened.
Near-misses are free warnings
A near-miss is an injury that did not happen, which makes it a warning you got for free. Ignoring it wastes the lesson.
The same hazard could hurt someone next time.
Patterns predict injuries
Many near-misses of the same kind point to a hazard waiting to cause harm. The pattern is the signal.
Logging them lets the pattern become visible.
A culture of reporting
Encouraging near-miss reports without blame builds a workforce that speaks up. Silence is what lets hazards persist.
People report more when reporting is easy and safe.
Acting before harm
A logged near-miss lets you fix the hazard before it becomes an incident. Prevention is cheaper than response.
Catching it early is the whole point.
- A near-miss is a free warning about a real hazard
- Patterns of near-misses predict future injuries
- Blame-free reporting builds a speak-up culture
- Logging lets you fix hazards before harm occurs
Julien Jimenez
Julien Jimenez is an independent software builder based in Paris. He designs, ships, and operates focused SaaS products for small businesses and independent professionals. Read the full author page.
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