Good Catches and Near Misses: Building a Stronger Safety Culture Together

At Powercomm Group, safety is not just a policy—it is a core value that guides everything we do. Every employee, contractor, and visitor has a role to play in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. One of the most effective ways we can strengthen our safety culture is by actively reporting good catches and near misses.

What is a Good Catch?

A good catch occurs when someone identifies a potential hazard or unsafe condition before it causes harm. It could be something as simple as spotting a damaged cable, identifying a trip hazard, noticing missing signage, or recognising a process that could be improved to reduce risk.

Good catches are proactive. They allow us to take action before an incident occurs and help prevent injuries, damage to equipment, environmental impacts, or project delays.

What is a Near Miss?

A near miss is an unplanned event that could have resulted in injury, illness, damage, or loss but did not—either by chance or timely intervention.

Examples of near misses include:

• A vehicle reversing into an area where a pedestrian had just moved away.
• An electrical fault that is identified before causing equipment damage.
• A slip, trip, or fall that does not result in injury.

While no one may have been harmed, near misses provide valuable learning opportunities and highlight areas where controls may need to be strengthened.

Why Reporting Matters

Many workplace incidents are preceded by numerous near misses and unsafe conditions. By reporting these events, we gain insight into potential risks before they result in an accident.

Reporting good catches and near misses helps us:

• Prevent future incidents and injuries.
• Identify trends and recurring hazards.
• Improve our processes and control measures.
• Share lessons learned across the business.
• Protect our colleagues, contractors, and communities.
• Strengthen our commitment to continuous improvement.

Most importantly, reporting demonstrates that we care about each other's well-being.

Creating a Positive Reporting Culture

At Powercomm, reporting a good catch or near miss is not about assigning blame. It is about learning, improving, and protecting one another.

A strong safety culture is built on trust and openness. We encourage everyone to speak up when they see something that could lead to harm, regardless of how minor it may seem. What might appear insignificant today could prevent a serious incident tomorrow.

Every report provides an opportunity to make our workplace safer.

Safety is Everyone's Responsibility

Safety is not the responsibility of one department or one individual—it belongs to all of us. Whether you work in the office, on-site, in a substation, or on the road, your observations and actions can make a difference.

If you see something unsafe, report it.

If you identify a hazard, report it.

If you make a good catch, share it.

By working together and reporting good catches and near misses, we can continue to build a proactive safety culture where risks are identified early, lessons are shared openly, and everyone goes home safe every day.

At Powercomm Group, safety starts with awareness, grows through action, and succeeds when we all play our part.