Why Your Business Needs A Near Miss Accident/Dangerous Occurrence Investigation Report
In any workplace, the safety of your employees is paramount, and accidents often arise from unnoticed risks or dangerous occurrences. Near misses—incidents that could have resulted in injury, damage, or loss but did not—are valuable learning opportunities. Investigating and documenting these near-miss accidents or dangerous occurrences is essential for several reasons:
Prevention of Future Incidents:
A thorough investigation uncovers the root causes of potentially harmful situations, allowing you to address hazards before they lead to actual accidents. By being proactive, you prevent injuries, equipment damage, and costly downtime.
Legal Compliance and Liability Reduction:
Many industries require detailed reporting of near misses and dangerous occurrences to comply with safety regulations. Proper documentation demonstrates your commitment to health and safety, reducing the risk of legal liabilities and fines.
Improved Safety Culture:
Encouraging employees to report near misses fosters a culture of openness and safety awareness. It shows that the business takes every opportunity to improve safety seriously, leading to increased vigilance and a stronger team commitment to a safe workplace.
Data-Driven Safety Enhancements:
By analyzing trends in near-miss reports, businesses can make informed decisions on training, equipment upgrades, or procedural changes, continuously enhancing the work environment and operational safety.
Implementing a Near Miss Accident/Dangerous Occurrence Investigation Report process is a vital step in protecting your employees, reducing risks, and ensuring the long-term success of your business. Stay ahead of potential accidents and foster a safer, more compliant workplace.
Attributes Of the Near Miss or Dangerous Occurrence
Nature or type |
Amputation of any body part* |
Serious Head or Eye injury* |
Burn or scald |
Serious Burn or Scald* |
Degloving or scalping* |
Spial Injury* |
Loss of bodily function* |
Fracture |
Dislocation |
Sprain or strain |
Cut or open wound |
Bruise or crushing |
Serious Laceration* |
Foreign body |
Internal injury |
Skin disorder |
Respiratory disorder |
Heat or circulatory condition |
Nervous system injury or disorder* |
Concussion |
Asphyxiation |
Poisoning |
Exposure |
Electric Shock* |
Near Miss |
Infectious disease |
Teeth |
Hearing Loss or Damage |
Death* |
Other (specify): |
Agent of Damage |
Vehicle |
Equipment or tool – powered |
Equipment or tool – not powered |
Explosion or implosion (pressure) |
Chemical |
Electricity |
Radiation |
Thermal (heat or cold) |
Vibration |
Noise |
Biological |
Animal or insect bite |
Slip, trip or fall of person |
Struck by falling or moving object |
Stepping on or striking against object |
Needle or sharp |
Muscular effort – Single event |
Muscular effort – Repetitive or Postural |
Psychological |
Uncontrolled escape, spillage, or leakage of a substance* |
Uncontrolled implosion, explosion, or fire* |
Uncontrolled escape of gas, steam, or a pressurised substance* |
Fall or release from a height of any plant, substance, or thing* |
Collapse, overturning, failure or malfunction of, or damage to, any plant that requires authorisation for use in accordance with the OHS Act* |
collapse or partial collapse of a structure |
collapse or failure of an excavation or any shoring supporting an excavation |
inrush of water, mud or gas in workings, an underground excavation or tunnel |
interruption of the main system of ventilation in an underground excavation or tunnel* |
unplanned loss of control of heavy earthmoving machinery, including brake or steering failure, at a mine* |
Other (specify) |
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