Near Miss Record Book

Near Miss Record Books offer a straightforward method for documenting near miss incidents in the workplace.

The HSE describes a near miss as ‘an event that does not result in harm but has the potential to cause injury or ill health.’ This includes dangerous occurrences that must be reported, as outlined in the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR).

Advantages of using a Near Miss Record Book:

• Assists in gathering data on high-risk incidents
• Compiles information that businesses can utilize to avert future incidents
• Highlights procedural weaknesses
• Can uncover patterns over time, aiding in risk identification and lesson learning

Reporting near miss incidents enables employers to learn from past issues and make necessary changes or repairs before a serious incident happens.