What is a "near miss" and should workers report them?

June 6, 2023

A near miss is an incident in which there is no injury to workers or property damage, but, given a slight shift in time or position, injury or damage could have occurred. Should near misses be reported? Watch this quick safety tip to find out.

What is a "near miss" and should workers report them?

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