Near Miss Reporting Ian Harper

A Definition? An event that occurred that did not, for any reason, cause loss.

Unsafe Actions - At Risk Behaviour and Unsafe Conditions Death Lost Work Day Recordable First-Aid Near Miss Unsafe Actions - At Risk Behaviour and Unsafe Conditions

A Definition? An event that occurred that did not, for any reason, cause loss. Incident Behaviour Condition

Unsafe Actions - At Risk Behaviour and Unsafe Conditions Scope Death Lost Work Day Capture Recordable First-Aid Near Miss Unsafe Actions - At Risk Behaviour and Unsafe Conditions

Problems Difficult to use on small / transient sites. If cards not acted upon, the system will fail quickly. Negative image of the company by some clients. Retaining the no blame culture if a serious incident is reported. Used to exact revenge Used to paint negative pictures of rival contractors

Safe Card System (Take 5) Safety Advisor Safety Representatives & Senior Management Safe Card Site teams Secure route ££££££ Awards Useful data for management

Take 5 and Look Take 5 is a new programme from Laing Utilities. Every day, take 5 minutes to review your work area and complete a feedback card. A total of £5000 will be awarded to the best entry for hazard spotted, near misses recorded or improvements suggested. Teams or individuals can submit cards Note: Completion of a feedback card is not replacing any other reporting systems. ALL accidents and unsafe areas must be reported to your line manager Use your Take 5 card every day and give feedback as often as you like.

Prompt card

Laing Utilities Ltd TAKE 5 and T5 FEEDBACK CARD When?……………………………………………...…Where?…………………………………... What?  Near Miss  Hazard  Unsafe behaviour  Improvement Idea Details: :……………………………………….………………………………………………:……………………………………….………………………………………………:……………………………………………………………………:……………………………………….………………………………………………:……………………………………….………………………………………………:……………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….. Any proposed actions?………………………………………………………………………………... Name……………………………………………………. T5 FEEDBACK CARD This card is for reporting unsafe acts or events which could have led to an accident or incident This card should also be used for improvement ideas or to record good practice. What was the cause of the unsafe act or event?  Poor access  Not following briefing  Inadequate temporary works.  Failure of equipment or tools.  Failure to obey a sign or instruction  Failure to use safety equipment  Horseplay  Unsafe behaviour  Poor / No communication  Poor / No PPE  Incorrect equipment  Lack of experience  Lack of training / not qualified  Lack of maintenance  Misuse of tools or equipment  Housekeeping Place in secure site safety box TAKE 5 and

New Problems 150 per month across 2500 employees Everything required closing out Some required investigation Clients asked how many near miss reports we were having KPI’s set, 2 per person per annum per site. KPI set on close out within 48 hours.

Conclusion Was it worth it?

Near Miss Reporting Ian Harper