While the provided documents don't explicitly define a "near miss policy," they do emphasize the importance of addressing hazards and preventing future incidents. Here's how the documents relate to the concept of a near miss policy:

1. Identifying Hazards: Employers should have processes in place to identify workplace hazards. Knowledge of hazards can come from various sources, including [1]

   • Insurance company reports [1]
   • Safety committee reports [1]
   • Internal reports [1]
   • Occurrence of illnesses or injuries [1]
   • Complaints from employees [1]

2. Corrective Action: When a hazardous condition is identified, the employer must take prompt and appropriate measures to correct it and provide interim employee protection [2]. This includes making efforts to verify and correct hazards reported by employees [2].

3. Willful Violations: An employer can be cited for a willful violation if they are aware of a hazardous condition (even without specific legal knowledge) and make little or no effort to determine the extent of the problem or take corrective action [1]. Ignoring near misses and failing to address the underlying hazards could contribute to a willful violation [1].

4. Employer Knowledge: Nevada OSHA will consider the nature of the employer's business, expected safety and health knowledge in the industry, precautions taken to limit hazards, awareness of OSHA regulations, and whether similar issues have been brought to the employer's attention previously [2].

In summary, while the documents don't use the term "near miss policy," they highlight the importance of identifying, addressing, and correcting hazards in the workplace. A proactive approach to near misses aligns with these principles by preventing potential incidents and promoting a safer work environment.