Warehouse Safety Culture Survey

Anonymous survey measuring frontline warehouse employee perceptions of safety leadership commitment, hazard reporting comfort, near-miss follow-through, and psychological safety to gauge safety culture maturity and identify improvement priorities.

Safety Leadership and Commitment

• Senior leaders and site management visibly demonstrate that safety is a top priority — not just in words, but in daily actions and decisions.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• When production pressure and safety requirements conflict, safety is consistently chosen over speed or output targets.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• My direct supervisor actively monitors and enforces safe work practices during every shift.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• If you rated any item above a 3 or lower, please tell us more about what you've observed.
  Your response helps leadership understand specific gaps. All responses are anonymous.

Hazard Reporting and Near-Miss Culture

• I feel completely comfortable reporting a safety hazard or near-miss without fear of blame, retaliation, or being labeled a troublemaker.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• The process for reporting a hazard or near-miss in this facility is clear, simple, and accessible to all workers.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• In the past 6 months, have you personally witnessed a near-miss or hazardous condition that was NOT reported?
  Select one option
• What was the primary reason the near-miss or hazard went unreported? (Select all that apply)
  Only answer if you selected 'Yes' above. Options: Feared negative consequences | Didn't think it was serious enough | Didn't know how to report it | Believed nothing would be done | Too busy / no time | Other
• Please describe any barriers you've experienced or observed that discourage hazard or near-miss reporting.
  Your specific examples help us remove real obstacles. This response is anonymous.

Near-Miss Follow-Through and Closed-Loop Accountability

• When a hazard or near-miss is reported, I consistently see visible follow-up action taken within a reasonable timeframe.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• After a safety incident or near-miss is investigated, findings and corrective actions are communicated back to the team.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I trust that safety concerns raised by frontline workers are taken seriously and lead to real changes.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• If follow-through on reported hazards has been poor, please describe a specific example (no names needed).
  Specific examples help us identify systemic gaps in our corrective action process.

Psychological Safety and Peer Culture

• My coworkers consistently follow safe work procedures, even when no supervisor is present.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I feel comfortable speaking up if I see a coworker taking an unsafe shortcut or bypassing a safety procedure.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I would feel supported — not criticized — if I stopped a task because I believed it was unsafe.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). This reflects your 'stop work authority' confidence.
• What, if anything, makes it difficult to speak up about safety concerns among your peers or team?
  Understanding peer dynamics helps us build a stronger team safety culture.

Safety Training, Equipment, and Resources

• The safety training I have received adequately prepares me to perform my job tasks without injury.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Required personal protective equipment (PPE) is always available, in good condition, and properly sized for my use.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Emergency equipment (e.g., fire extinguishers, eyewash stations, first aid kits, AEDs) is clearly marked, accessible, and maintained.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• What specific training, equipment, or resource gap poses the greatest safety risk in your area right now?
  Be as specific as possible — your input directly informs resource allocation decisions.

Overall Safety Culture and Open Feedback

• Overall, how would you rate the safety culture at this facility?
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). Consider all factors: leadership, peers, reporting, training, and follow-through.
• How likely are you to recommend this facility as a safe place to work to a friend or family member? (eNPS)
  1 = Not at all likely, 5 = Extremely likely. Promoters (5), Passives (4), Detractors (1–3).
• What is the single most important action leadership could take to meaningfully improve safety culture at this facility?
  This is your most important question. Please be specific — vague answers are harder to act on.
• Is there anything else about safety at this facility you'd like to share that wasn't covered above?
  Any additional observations, concerns, or positive examples are welcome.