🧐 Critical Role of Reporting and Investigating High Potential Incidents 🧐
In safety management, the true measure of our vigilance isn't only in preventing accidents but also in handling near misses and high-potential incidents (HiPos). Though they might not result in immediate harm, if left unaddressed, they carry the seeds of future Serious Incidents and Fatalities.
Consider this:
• When a near miss occurs, do we see it as a fortunate escape or a warning sign?
• Are High-Potential Incidents promptly reported and thoroughly investigated, or do they get brushed aside as non-events?
• Do we leverage these incidents to enhance our safety practices, or do we risk letting history repeat itself?
How we respond to HiPos is a testament to our commitment to safety. Here’s how we can ensure they are properly addressed:
1. Encourage Reporting: Foster an environment where team members feel comfortable and obligated to report all incidents, regardless of the outcome. Emphasise that HiPos are opportunities for learning and improvement.
2. Thorough Investigate: Treat HiPos with the same rigour as actual accidents. Investigate the root causes, examine contributing factors, and understand the potential consequences if circumstances were slightly different.
3. Implement Lessons Learned: Use insights from HiPos to proactively improve safety measures. Share findings with the team and update practices to prevent future incidents.
By prioritising reporting and investigating high-potential incidents, we can uncover hidden risks and strengthen our safety culture. Let’s turn near-misses into valuable lessons and ensure a safer workplace for everyone. 🌟
Regional Safety, Security, Health & Environmental Manager/Director PSM NEBOSH UK/ MC-CHSO-SHEP OSHA/CMSE®/ SPRAT/PROSCI(ADKAR)
10moGreat principles Corteva. I was wondering how far can reach your safety culture if was include Phsycological Safety Principles as: speak up, replace blame with curiosity, demonstrate vulnerability, learning from the failure, practice and encourage emphatetic listening, reframe feedback. 🙏🏻