PURPOSE A near miss is an incident that could have caused injury or damage but did not. WHY REPORT IT Near misses reveal hazards before someone gets hurt. WHAT TO INCLUDE Describe what happened, where it happened, what could have gone wrong, contributing conditions, and any photos if safe. EXAMPLES Trips without injury, falling objects, blocked exits, electrical hazards, or almost-collisions. BEST PRACTICE Near misses are free warnings. Use them.