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INCIDENT / NEAR MISS

 What is an Incident:

 

 


 

Incident:

The term incident can be defined as an occurrence, condition, or situation arising in the course of work that resulted in or could have resulted in illnesses, injuries, damage to health, or fatalities.

 

 Near Miss:

Is an occurrence that did not result in injury or illness but had the potential to do so in this guidance, the term "near miss" will cover dangerous occurrences.

 

 

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