“Good catch” has such a kind and gentle ring to it; much friendlier than “near miss.” “Whew, that was a close one. You could have been killed. Good catch, old friend!” For too long, companies in all ...

Massey and his former colleague proposed and implemented a pilot test of the Good Catch program at M. D. Anderson. By putting a positive spin on the reports (increased reporting of near misses ...

A traditional safety program, called Good Catch/Near Miss, began in 2020. “In 2021 we focused on communication, which led to a better understanding about recognizing and resolving potential issues,” ...