When a near-miss is observed during a drill, what is the first action you should take?

• A. Stop the drill immediately.
• B. Continue the drill.
• C. Notify a supervisor after the drill.
• D. Document after the drill.

Answer: (A)

When a near-miss is observed, stopping the drill immediately is the first action because safety is the top priority and halting the activity prevents the potential hazard from causing harm. This pause lets everyone reassess the situation, secure the area, and identify what created the near-miss so you can address it before it becomes a real incident. After the drill is halted, you can bring in a supervisor and follow the established near-miss reporting and investigation process, then document the details once the scene is safe. Continuing the drill would allow the risk to persist, notifying someone after the drill would not stop the immediate danger, and documenting afterward delays understanding and corrective action.