Preparing the published article.
Incident Reporting and Investigation
A near miss reported is a failure prevented.
What to capture
| Stage | Content |
|---|---|
| Immediate | What happened, who was involved, stop the task |
| Evidence | Photos, program state, logs and part samples |
| Cause | Technical, procedural and human factors |
| Action | Corrective measures with owners and dates |
| Learning | What is shared with other shifts and sites |
Building the habit
- Make reporting easy and blame-free or reports will stop.
- Track actions to closure, not just to assignment.
- Review trends monthly, not only after an injury.
Statutory reporting duties vary by jurisdiction. Follow your site's legal procedure.