Environment, health and safety

What is the purpose of reporting near misses, incidents that caused no injury but gave someone a scare?

  1. ATo punish the person who reported
  2. BTo time the work
  3. CTo find small hazards behind serious accidents early and prevent accidents by addressing them
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Answer: C. To find small hazards behind serious accidents early and prevent accidents by addressing them

Heinrich's law holds that behind each serious accident lie many minor accidents and even more near misses. Collecting near misses, analyzing their causes and improving equipment and procedures can prevent serious accidents before they happen. Not blaming reporters is important for creating an atmosphere where people report freely.

  • A. Blaming reporters means reports stop coming in.
  • B. Timing work is not the purpose.
  • C. Correct. It is an activity for addressing hazards while they are still small.
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