Reporting near Misses

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Reporting near Misses

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There are a number of common reasons why people
dont report near misses. One is that we don't
want to get into trouble with a supervisor or
fellow worker. Another reason might be
embarrassment. Nobody likes to admit to being
part of an accident or close call. Or we might
find it is too much trouble to report it - forms
to fill out, questions to answer.
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Of course, none of these reasons amount to much
when you consider that reporting a close call
might save a co-worker from serious injury or
death. Imagine what it would be like to watch a
buddy die because of a hazard which you knew
about but did not report.
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Think about it - what if you were the only one
who knew a person was abusing drugs, because just
last week you saw a pill bottle fall from his
lunch box or had to wake him up during the shift
? How would you feel if another worker was
crushed and killed when this person fell asleep
and ran over a co-worker?
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When an accident occurs and someone is injured or
killed, chances are someone else knew that the
hazards existed. Think about that. Someone else
probably had a hunch that the brakes were worn
out, or the steering was loose, or the berm was
not high enough, the highwall was working or
anything that you turned your head to that could
cause an accident.
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How do you think that person will feel after an
accident occurs?
Chances are, he'll wish he had reported the
hazard.
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