⚠ Close Calls Are Valuable Lessons in Workplace Safety ⚠ In the quest for a safer work environment, near misses offer insights into hidden safety hazards. Though often overlooked, these close calls are crucial learning opportunities for identifying both known and unknown risks. 🌟 Benefits of Near-Miss Reporting 🌟 🔨 Proactive Monitoring: Think of near misses as early warnings of underlying safety issues. Addressing these symptoms can help reduce accidents and shield your organization from legal and financial repercussions. 🔨 Low-Cost Prevention: Encouraging employees to report near misses is a cost-effective way to identify potential hazards, saving on expenses related to workplace accidents and fines. 🔨 Culture Building: A strong near-miss reporting program fosters a positive safety culture, promoting communication and collaboration between management and staff. If you haven’t established a formal near-miss reporting program, we’re here to help. 🤝 We offer the resources and tools you need to quickly implement a program at 💲 no cost. By being proactive, you can significantly reduce the risk of unforeseen accidents and keep your team safe. ❤️ Stay safe, stay proactive. #WorkplaceSafety #NearMisses #ProactiveRiskManagement #osha #safejobsite Tooher-Ferraris Insurance GroupHBRA of Fairfield County Inc. Construction Institute Eric P. Ferraris, CIC, CRM, CLTC Nicole Pancaldo-Banks, ACSRShannon E. Lee, CIC, AAI, CPIA, SBCS
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