What should be documented after a tow-related near-miss?

• A. Record details in incident log, preserve evidence, notify safety, and review to prevent recurrence.
• B. Ignore
• C. Only tell a supervisor
• D. Delete the record

Answer: (A)

When something like a tow-related near-miss happens, you want to capture what occurred and set things in motion to prevent it from happening again. Documenting it creates an official record, preserves any evidence (photos, measurements, witness statements, equipment condition), and notifies the safety team so an investigation can happen and corrective actions can be identified. This sequence—recording, preserving, notifying, and reviewing—keeps the incident visible, supports learning, and drives changes that reduce risk.

The other options skip essential steps. Ignoring the event leaves a gap in safety history and misses a chance to learn. Telling only a supervisor may be helpful, but without a formal record and safety notification, the issue isn’t formally tracked or investigated. Deleting the record eliminates evidence and undermines safety programs, which is unsafe and inappropriate.