What is Near Miss and Why it is important to report and record Near Miss?

 

Near Miss 

 

WHAT IS A NEAR MISS?

 

"A Near Miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness, damage or product loss but had the potential to do so.". it is the definition which i read in the NEBOSH books and it is the most accurate as i believe. 

 

The difference between a near miss and a full blown incident is often a fraction of a second that may not be there the next time.

 

Examples of Near Misses:

 

ü  Handrail missing from a scaffold that persons are working on or about to work on.

ü  Floor openings with no protection to prevent persons from falling

ü  Vehicles reversing without a Banks man

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Hazards and control measures while working with Chemical at Work place

 

Chemical safety

Hazards Associated:

• Diseases 

• Acute health effects.  

• Chronic health effects.  

• Illness. 

• Accidental fires.

Health and Safety Point to discuss:

•     Hazardous substances must be stored in suitable and un-damaged Containers placed at appropriately bunded locations.

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Safe usage of Abrasive Wheels and hazards related to abrasive wheels at Work Place

ABRASIVE WHEELS

Hazards Associated:

There are many risks associated with using abrasive wheels of which you need to be aware of:

1.      Collapse, fragmentation or explosion of discs.

2.      Particles flying from materials being cut.

3.      Dust, avoid dry cutting, if not possible use respiratory protection.

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