To whom should incidents or near-misses during training be reported?

• A. The participants.
• B. The supervisor.
• C. The safety officer.
• D. The external regulator.

Answer: (C)

In safety practice, incidents and near-misses are reported to the designated safety officer so they can be properly investigated and used to improve procedures. The safety officer has overall responsibility for the safety program, including recording incidents, analyzing root causes, and coordinating corrective actions or training updates. By channeling reports to this person, there’s a consistent process for timely investigation, verification of facts, and documentation for compliance. Supervisors should be kept informed and regulators contacted if required by law, but the safety officer is the appropriate central point to ensure the issue is addressed systemically and lessons are applied to prevent recurrence.