FACTS

1. Common Causes of Near Misses

• • Unsafe conditions
  • Unsafe work practices
  • Unsafe procedures
  • Human error
  • Lack of training
  • Lack of safety awareness
  • Unsafe tools
  • Employees that cut corners
  • Lack of communication

2. Most accidents can be predicted by near misses.
3. The difference between a near miss and a serious injury might be a fraction of an inch or a split second of time.
4. Near misses are a red flag--a warning that something is very wrong and requires immediate attention.
5. While many workplace injuries are only minor and often go unreported, often times the injuries are so severe […]

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