# near-miss

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> A near-miss is an unplanned event in which a hazardous condition existed but caused no injury or damage – often prevented only by quick reaction or chance.

A near-miss is an unplanned event in which a hazardous condition existed but caused no injury or damage – often prevented only by quick reaction or chance. In logistics and transport, examples include a forklift narrowly avoiding a pedestrian, an unsecured load caught before it shifts, or a driver braking in time for an unexpected obstacle. The operational value of near-misses lies in what they reveal: process weaknesses, equipment deficiencies, or unsafe behaviors that would otherwise only surface after a real accident. Systematic near-miss reporting and analysis is a cornerstone of occupational safety management and is explicitly required by frameworks such as ISO 45001. Effective programs depend on a reporting culture where employees are encouraged rather than penalized for disclosing incidents.

**Source:** [https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/safetyhealth/near-miss/near-miss.html](https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/safetyhealth/near-miss/near-miss.html)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | near-miss |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 121 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/safetyhealth/near-miss/near-miss.html |

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