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T J O P E R A T I V E S T R A I N I N G M A N U A L V E R S I O N 5

We define an accident as an occurrence that has resulted in an injury to a person, or in
significant environmental impact or equipment damage.

A Near Miss however, is an occurrence that has the potential to result in an accident. We
believe that all accidents and near misses are preventable. Studies have shown that for
every accident (causing injury or damage), there are many more near miss incidents that
on another day may have caused an injury. The reporting and investigation of near misses
is therefore a valuable tool in identifying actions to reduce the likelihood of future accidents.

For this reason we continue to raise staff awareness of near misses with the specific aim
of getting a greater percentage of them reported.

TJ operate a reporting and investigation procedures for all accidents and near misses. The
level of investigation varies depending on the seriousness (or potential seriousness) of each
event. However, our principle objective is to identify the underlying or root cause and take
corrective action. This may include providing improved training, correcting the cause of
equipment failures or improving our systems of management.

Examples of near misses are as follows but not exhaustive:

➢ An unplanned event which does not cause injury or damage, but could do so
➢ Incidents of pedestrians in close contact with vehicles
➢ Vehicle to vehicle near misses
➢ Unauthorised working at height
➢ Slips or trips that do not result in injury
➢ Witnessing of dangerous activities that do not cause injury
➢ Short circuits on electrical equipment
➢ On and off site incidents
➢ Unbalanced plant with wheels off of the ground or one-sided loads

Near Miss Reporting QR Code

A Near miss can be reported when an employee sees an opportunity to improve upon a
process or sees a potential for danger for our visitors, the public in connection with our
working or employees.

Scan the QR code with your smart phone or tablet and then follow the steps on screen to
report any observations or Near Misses.

Site Code

Bristol

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