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SafetyUpdated 2/23/2025·4,596 views

Near-Miss Reporting

Quick answer

Log every near-miss in SafetyHub within 24 hours; there is no penalty for reporting.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Near-Miss Reporting standard on the department portal before you begin.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required access, PPE, or tooling for the task.
  3. 3Log every near-miss in SafetyHub within 24 hours; there is no penalty for reporting.
  4. 4Complete each step in sequence — do not skip or reorder.
  5. 5Record completion in the system of record (log, ticket, or checklist).
  6. 6Escalate any deviation from the standard through the escalation path.
  7. 7Debrief the team lead at handoff on anything unusual.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Skipping the WMS/system logging step — every action must have a system record.
  • Not photographing exceptions before escalating.
  • Assuming verbal approval is enough — always capture the ticket or form ID.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Safety Shift Lead
Ext. 4117 · Slack #safety
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Safety

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Near-Miss Reporting Log
    SAF-264

My private notes

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Revision history

  1. 2025-02-23
    Version 1.2 republished by Tobias Grant.
  2. 2026-09-10
    Reviewed for annual compliance.
  3. 2024-11-04
    Initial publication.
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