# Near Miss Reporting, JHA & LOTO: The Proactive Safety Trifecta
Reactive safety programs wait for injuries. Proactive programs prevent them. Three tools form the backbone of every best-in-class construction safety program:
1. Near Miss Reporting — Catch hazards before they hurt someone
2. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) — Identify risks before work begins
3. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) — Control hazardous energy during maintenance
HazComFast integrates all three into a single mobile-first platform that works on every jobsite—even without cell signal.
Near Miss Reporting: Your Best Leading Indicator
For every serious injury, there are approximately 300 near misses (Heinrich's Triangle). Each one is a free warning that your safety program can act on—but only if your crew reports them.
Why Most Programs Fail
Paper-based near miss programs have under 5% reporting rates. Workers don't report because:
How HazComFast Fixes It
30-second mobile reporting:
Automatic follow-through:
When workers see that reporting leads to fixes, reporting rates increase 10x.
Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Risk Before Work
A JHA identifies hazards before the first tool is picked up. OSHA expects employers to assess workplace hazards per the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a)(1)).