Why investigate near misses

If the incident was a near miss or of low consequence, the report should p obably explain why it was investigated in depth. The consequence matrix (Chapter 1) may be placed in this section of the report, with a discussion as to where this particular incident fits into that matrix. 

The second activity is the Investigation (Marcel 2002) that is the analysis and representation of the near misses HOWs and WHYs . Investigation is divided in two parts (Fig. 4) ... 

On the reaetive side, the Environment Agency maintains a database of information on health and safety information relating to its staff, contractors and the public. The purpose of the database is to ensure that accident records (including near misses) are investigated and lessons are learnt thereby improving the Agency s ability to examine why incidents occur and provide better protection and a safer working environment. Unfortunately, the database had not been operational for sufficient duration to make use of the data. 

Were Incident, Near Miss, investigation Reports completed submitted to the Safety Dept, within 72 hours Yes or No. if not, why ... 

Were incidents, near misses, and any loss-producing events and investigation reports completed and submitted to the safety department within 24 hours If no, why not (Note Immediately report any event... 

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