Plant Safety Culture Survey

Anonymous survey assessing employee perceptions of safety commitment, hazard reporting comfort, psychological safety, and management support across manufacturing plant operations. Designed to benchmark safety culture maturity and surface barriers to incident reporting.

Safety Commitment and Priority

• Safety is treated as a genuine priority at this plant, not just a compliance requirement.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I have never felt pressured to meet production targets in a way that compromised safety.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Safety rules and procedures at this plant are practical and make sense for the work we actually do.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• If you rated any of the above 3 or below, please tell us more about what you've experienced.
  Your response is anonymous. Specific examples help us make real improvements.

Hazard Reporting and Near-Miss Culture

• I feel comfortable reporting a near-miss or unsafe condition without fear of blame or discipline.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• When hazards or near-misses are reported, I see meaningful follow-up action taken.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I know exactly how to report a safety concern or near-miss at this plant.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• What is the most common reason employees at this plant might NOT report a hazard or near-miss?
  Select the option that best reflects what you observe, even if it doesn't apply to you personally. Options: Fear of blame or discipline | Belief that nothing will change | Unsure how or where to report | Too much paperwork or effort | Peer pressure not to report | No barriers — reporting feels safe here | Other
• If you selected a barrier above, please describe what would make reporting feel safer or easier.
  Optional — your input directly shapes how we improve our reporting culture.

Manager and Supervisor Safety Effectiveness

• My direct supervisor consistently models safe behaviors on the floor.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• My supervisor takes safety concerns I raise seriously and acts on them promptly.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Safety conversations with my supervisor feel genuine, not just box-checking.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• If you rated your supervisor 3 or below on any question above, what would make the biggest difference in their safety leadership?
  Responses are anonymous and aggregated — no individual will be identified.

Psychological Safety and Peer Culture

• I feel safe speaking up about a safety concern even if it slows down production.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• My coworkers look out for each other's safety on the job.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I would feel comfortable stopping a task I believed was unsafe, without negative consequences.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). This reflects your Stop Work Authority confidence.
• New employees and contractors are given the safety knowledge they need before starting work.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• If you rated any of the above 3 or below, what specific situation or pattern comes to mind?
  Concrete examples help us identify systemic issues, not individual incidents.

Safety Training and Resources

• The safety training I have received is relevant and applicable to the hazards in my actual work area.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I have access to the personal protective equipment (PPE) I need to do my job safely.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Emergency procedures (evacuation, spill response, lockout/tagout) are clearly communicated and I know what to do.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). References OSHA 1910.147 (LOTO) and 1910.38 (Emergency Action Plans).
• Which area of safety training or resources most needs improvement at this plant?
  Be as specific as possible — e.g., a particular process, shift, or work area.

Overall Safety Culture and Open Feedback

• Overall, how would you rate the safety culture at this plant?
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5), where 5 = 'This plant has an exemplary, proactive safety culture.'
• I would recommend this plant as a safe place to work to a friend or family member.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). This is your safety eNPS indicator.
• Compared to 12 months ago, do you feel the safety culture at this plant has improved, stayed the same, or declined?
  Options: Significantly improved | Somewhat improved | About the same | Somewhat declined | Significantly declined | I have been here less than 12 months
• Is there anything else about safety at this plant you'd like leadership to know — a concern, a suggestion, or something that's working well?
  This is your space. All responses are anonymous and reviewed by the safety leadership team.