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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 136 - Hazard Identification - Near-Hit Reporting
Description: Episode 136 focuses on one of the most powerfulâand most underutilizedâhazard identification tools in any organization: nearâmiss reporting. Dr. Ayers emphasizes that nearâmisses are not âlucky breaksâ; they are early warnings that reveal system weaknesses long before someone gets hurt.
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Core Message
A nearâmiss is a gift. It exposes hazards without the cost of an injury, and organizations that treat nearâmisses as learning opportunities dramatically improve their hazardâidentification capability.
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Key Points from the Episode
1. Why NearâMisses Matter
Every nearâmiss represents a failed control or unrecognized hazard.
They provide insight i...