Near Misses and Workplace Safety

Duration10'

No. of mini-lessons4

ResourcesInfographic

Duration 10'

No. of mini-lessons 4

Resources Infographic

Course overview

Have you seen those reality TV shows, where footage from dash cams or cell phones shows people having lucky escapes? Things like a lightning bolt or tornado just missing a house? These near misses are terrifying.

But surprisingly, near misses in the workplace happen frequently. And, while they might not be as extreme, they can still be dangerous. Because of this, it’s everyone’s job to help keep near misses to a minimum by making sure workplaces are safe.

What's covered

What is considered a near miss

How to report near misses

Techniques to help create a workplace safety culture

near misses and workplace safety online training course

Why your teams need this course

No one wants to get hurt at work, so making sure working practices are safe is crucial. This course will help everyone understand what constitutes a near miss, how near misses need to be reported, and what can be done to avoid them. And by using the advice in this course, your teams will be able to adopt safer ways of working to help keep themselves, and others, protected.

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