Quick summary
- What it is
- Document incidents and near misses with what happened, who was involved and the corrective actions. Free from DailyBuild.
- Best for
- Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor
- Format
- Excel + PDF
- Price
- Free ($0.00)
- Pillar
- Project Operations & Administration
What's included
- Event details and location
- People and witnesses
- Immediate and root causes
- Corrective actions
Template columns
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Description | Persons Involved | Witnesses | Immediate Cause | Root Cause | Corrective Action | Reported By |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Excel vs. Daily Build
| Excel | Daily Build | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free to start |
| Mobile field entry | No | Yes |
| Photos & attachments | No | Yes |
| Automatic reports | No | Yes |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes |
FAQ
Why report near misses?
Near misses reveal hazards before someone is hurt; recording them lets the team fix causes early.
Is the incident / near miss report form really free?
Yes. It's provided free by DailyBuild; fill in the short form once and download.
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