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2. Close Calls Are Warnings
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3. WHAT’S AT STAKE Excuses for ignoring close calls Don’t have time…
Don’t know how to report it…
Next person will notice…

4. WHAT’S AT STAKE Could have resulted in an injury or death
Red flag warnings
Take action
Report all close calls

5. WHAT’S THE DANGER Ignoring close calls can lead to serious results
Mild shock for one person
Fatal for the next
Jumped out of the way
Next person could be crushed
Nearly hit
Next person could be run over

6. EXAMPLE Winter day Loading dock Slip on a patch of ice
Continue on your way
Co-worker
Falls on that same patch of ice
Cracked elbow

7. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Check work areas and equipment daily
Evaluate your work practices:
Following all safety procedures?
Cutting corners?
Turning a blind eye?
Barricade hazards immediately

8. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Tag any damaged or broken machinery or equipment
Close call reporting system
Report any unsafe acts, equipment, conditions
Report and follow up

9. An important opportunity to discover a hazard and correct it.
Final Word
An important opportunity to discover a hazard and correct it.
Prevent injuries and fatalities by reporting all close calls and near misses.
Be sure to make a report to ensure that corrective action has been taken to remedy the situation.