Difference Between Accident , Near Miss & Incident

 Difference Between Accident , Near Miss & Incident 

1️⃣ Accident

Definition:

An accident is an unplanned event that results in injury, illness, property damage, or fatality.

Examples:

1.Worker slips and fractures a leg

2.Fire causing equipment damage

3.Chemical splash causing eye injury

👉 Result: Loss or injury has already happened

2️⃣ Near Miss

Definition:

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not cause injury or damage, but had the potential to do so.

Examples:

1.Tool falls near a worker but doesn’t hit

2.Chemical spill cleaned immediately with no exposure

3.Forklift narrowly avoids hitting a person

👉 Result: No loss, but high risk

3️⃣ Incident

Definition:

An incident is a general term for any unplanned event that results in or could have resulted in injury, damage, or loss.

Examples:

1.Minor cut (first aid case)

2.Gas leakage detected and controlled

3.Small fire extinguished quickly

👉 Result: Can include accident + near miss

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