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What constitutes a near miss in construction?
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What constitutes a near miss in construction?construction
A near miss is any unplanned event that could have caused injury, illness, or property damage but didn’t. OSHA references near-miss reporting in multiple letters of interpretation along with 29 CFR 1904 recordkeeping guidance. Documenting them lets you trend hazards before they become recordables. Capture who reported it, photos, and what temporary controls were installed, then assign follow-up dates. Tie reports to JHAs, toolbox talks, and corrective actions so crews see follow-up, especially on fall protection and LOTO issues.
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