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What is the primary purpose of the Near Miss Reporting System?
Which of the following is a goal of the Near Miss Reporting Program?
How does the Near Miss Reporting System contribute to safety culture?
What is NOT a benefit of documenting near miss instances?
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Which statement best captures a method by which the Near Miss Reporting System operates?
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What is the primary purpose of the near miss reporting program?
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Which statement about the near miss reporting program is accurate?
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How is a 'near miss' defined in the policy?
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Who is primarily responsible for reviewing near miss reports?
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What should be avoided in the management of near miss incidents?
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What role do committee members perform at the scene of a near miss?
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Which of the following is NOT a criterion for an occurrence to be considered a near miss?
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What happens to near miss reports if they are treated punitively?
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What is the primary purpose of submitting a near miss incident report?
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What should members include in their near miss incident report?
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How can a member submit a near miss report anonymously?
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What happens after a near miss report is submitted?
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Which system is currently utilized for documenting near miss reports?
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What type of training can near miss incident reports be used for?
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What must Company Officers do after conducting near miss training?
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What should members focus on when discussing near miss incidents?
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Study Notes
Purpose and Goals of Near Miss Reporting
- Aims to leverage collective knowledge and experience for safer decision-making.
- Encourages learning from real-life incidents to reduce injuries and fatalities.
- Enhances the overall safety culture within the Tulsa Fire Department.
Definition of a Near Miss
- Defined as an unintended occurrence that could have led to injuries, fatalities, or property damage.
- Near misses are incidents that nearly resulted in harm but were prevented by fortunate circumstances.
- Includes events where injuries occurred but could have been far worse if not for luck.
Nature of Near Miss Reporting Program
- Non-punitive approach: designed to encourage open reporting without fear of discipline.
- A system that fosters a blame-free environment to promote participation in reporting near misses.
Role of the Near Miss Committee
- Reviews all reports submitted by Tulsa Fire Department members.
- May be engaged at the scene of a near miss incident to gather evidence and testimonies.
- Responsible for documenting incidents comprehensively through photographs and statements.
Reporting Procedures
- Members are encouraged (not required) to report near misses with detailed descriptions of the incident.
- Reports should include context (type of emergency or task) and lessons learned regarding safety measures.
- Photographs may accompany reports to provide visual evidence of incidents.
Submission and Notification
- Reports should notify the respective District Chief and the Near Miss Committee via email.
- Anonymous submissions are allowed through a paper report to the Near Miss Committee.
Review and Action
- The Near Miss Committee assesses reports to determine the most beneficial actions for the department.
- Actions may include sharing reports department-wide or recommending new training and policy adjustments.
Training Applications
- Company Officers are encouraged to use near miss reports in company-level training.
- Training should focus on preventing similar incidents and reviewing relevant protocols.
- Training completion must be documented and can count towards ISO training and EMS CEUs (with approval).
Documentation System
- Reports are submitted through the Target Solutions documentation system, subject to change.
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This quiz focuses on the Near Miss Reporting System and its significance in enhancing safety culture among members. It explores the purpose of documenting near misses to educate others and formulate effective strategies to prevent future incidents. Engage with real-life experiences to foster safer decision-making.