Near-Miss

Also: close call

A near-miss is an event with potential for harm (a falling object that didn't hit anyone, an unsecured cable that almost tripped a crew member, an electrical issue caught before contact) that didn't result in injury or property damage. Robust safety cultures capture near-misses at higher rates than recordable incidents because they're the leading indicator. Each near-miss is an opportunity to fix a structural risk before it costs someone.

Last updated June 18, 2026