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Incident & Near-Miss Reporting
Why and how to report incidents and near-misses: the difference between an incident and a near-miss, why near-misses are free warnings that prevent the next…
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course.
Distinguish an incident from a near-miss
Explain why near-misses are early warnings that prevent injuries
Identify what to report: injuries, illnesses, property damage, near-misses, and hazards
Report promptly and preserve the scene where needed
Describe how reports lead to investigation, root cause, and corrective action
Understand the value of a no-blame reporting culture
References & standards
Grounded in the source material.
- 29 CFR 1904 — Recording and reporting occupational injuries/illnesses
- OSHA — Incident investigation
- OSHA — Safety and Health Programs
- OSH Act Section 11(c) — Whistleblower / anti-retaliation
This is awareness training. It supports your program; it is not a substitute for site-specific procedures or hands-on competency where a standard requires it.
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