What reporting is required for near-miss incidents?

• A. Do nothing; near misses are not critical.
• B. Report the incident to the supervisor only.
• C. Wait until annual audit.
• D. Report the incident, document what could have caused it, and take corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Answer: (D)

Near-miss reporting is about catching safety weaknesses before they cause harm. The best practice is to report the incident, document what could have caused it, and take corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Reporting the event makes sure it’s officially recorded and investigated, documenting potential causes helps identify the underlying factors, and implementing corrective actions stops the same issue from happening again. This combination supports a proactive safety culture and provides data to prevent future incidents. Simply doing nothing, only telling a supervisor, or waiting until the next annual audit leaves the problem unaddressed and misses the opportunity to learn and improve.