Program Overview
A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, or damage — but had the potential to do so. Near misses are the most underutilized safety improvement resource in most organizations. For every serious accident, there are hundreds of near misses that precede it. Organizations that effectively capture, investigate, and act on near-miss data operate with significantly fewer serious incidents. ICLM's Near Miss Reporting and Investigation Training transforms near-miss data from a missed opportunity into a powerful accident prevention tool.
Heinrich's Triangle and subsequent research consistently demonstrate that serious incidents sit atop a much larger base of minor incidents and near misses. Every near miss that goes unreported and unaddressed is a lost opportunity to prevent the serious accident that statistically follows. Building a culture where near misses are reported without blame and investigated with rigor is one of the most effective leading indicator strategies available.
Pre-Use Checks
Daily inspection discipline and hazard spotting basics.
Control Principles
Safe methods, sequencing, and decision making in operations.
Emergency Response
Incident communication and immediate response actions.