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Run: Near Miss Reporting Form

A near miss reporting form for capturing what almost happened, where it happened, why it happened, and what to fix next. Use it to turn close calls into docu...

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Incident Summary

Date of Near Miss (required)

Select the date the near miss occurred.

Time of Near Miss

Approximate time the event occurred.

Location (required)

Enter the specific area, site, or workstation where the near miss occurred.

Near Miss Type (required)

Choose the category that best matches the event.

Brief Summary (required)

Describe what happened in 2-5 sentences, focusing on observable facts.

Detailed Description

What Happened? (required)

Describe the sequence of events leading up to the near miss.

What Could Have Happened? (required)

Explain the potential injury, damage, or loss that was narrowly avoided.

Immediate Action Taken

Document any immediate containment or stop-work actions taken after the event.

Were There Witnesses? (required)

Select whether anyone else observed the event.

Root Cause and Contributing Factors

Root Cause (required)

State the most likely underlying cause, using facts rather than blame.

Contributing Factors

Select all factors that may have contributed to the event.

Unsafe Condition Observed

Describe any unsafe condition, hazard, or control failure that was present.

Corrective Actions

Corrective Actions (required)

Add one or more actions that will reduce the chance of recurrence.

Priority (required)

Set the urgency based on risk of recurrence.

Follow-Up Required? (required)

Choose whether the event needs additional review or verification.

Follow-Up Details (required)

Describe the review, verification, or investigation needed.

Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned (required)

Summarize the key takeaway that should be communicated to others.

Share with Team? (required)

Indicate whether this report should be shared in a safety meeting or toolbox talk.

Preferred Communication Channel

Choose how the lesson should be communicated.

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Email (required)

Your name (optional)

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