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Training and Supervision
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Training is treated as a valuable investment and is scheduled regularly
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The Training provided by the company is effective
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Supervisors, managers, and workers have safety training that is appropriate to their job
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Everyone is aware of potential risks that exist and make efforts to mitigate them
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I understand my rights and responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety at Work Act
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We all get induction training when we start
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We all get trained in safe work procedures for our jobs
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I can describe what steps within my job are safety critical
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I can identify the hazards associated within the job
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I can describe how to report a hazard, near-miss or injury
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Our manager/supervisor makes sure we can do the work safely
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We are always made aware of safety issues
Safe Work Procedures
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Our employer has safe work procedures for all task-based activities in my area that have safety risks
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Workers are always involved in reviewing safe work procedures
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I know about the risk assessments and safe systems of work for my job, and I take them seriously
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The risk assessments and safe systems of work for my job are not fit for purpose
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Safety policies are clear and well understood through the organisation
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PPE is provided and worn properly by all workers and managers if it is required
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My PPE is comfortable
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Workplace safety and wellbeing is important to me
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Supervisors, managers enforce health and safety rules and standards across the organisation
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Supervisors, managers enforce health and safety rules and standards with appointed contractors
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We always follow safe work procedures
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Our employer reviews and updates our safe work procedures regularly
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We have enough time to learn our safe work procedures
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We always do a risk assessment when we start a new process or when a process is changed
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I can identify the exit route that should be used during an emergency
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I am aware of what action should be taken when a fire alarm is sounded
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I am aware of the fire assembly point number
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I am aware of the fire alarm testing day
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Entrances and exits are free of blockages
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Work areas are clean and tidy
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Guards are present across all work equipment
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Guards are being used, where fitted
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Equipment is available to assist with heavy lifting where required
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There is a preventative maintenance program in place for all machinery / work equipment
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Fire extinguishers are present and have been checked within the last 12 months
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My work area is free from slip, trip and fall hazards
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Equipment is available to assist with bending, twisting, or over-reaching
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The standards of house-keeping within my area of work are high
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The walking surfaces within my area of work are free from slip, trip and fall hazards,
Consultation & Communication
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Managers communicate with us and listen to us about health and safety
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Management always takes notice of what we say about safety
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I regularly receive communication from my supervisor about health and safety matters i.e. toolbox talks etc
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We always get feedback (eg minutes, tool box talks) on what’s happening with our safety issues within seven days
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Each department participates in safety communication initiatives, such as safety talks
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There is evidence of company-wide communication regarding matters that affect both health and safety and changes in safe working procedures
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All workers are aware of their rights to participate, know, and refuse unsafe work
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Workers participate in safety surveys or other platforms where they can have a say in safety
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We know who our safety committee member (or safety rep) is
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If there has been an injury in the department, I can describe the cause and corrective actions associated with the incident
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Managers/supervisors mean what they say and do what they say, in safety matters
Reporting Safety
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We have safety reporting procedures (for incidents and issues), and we use them
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I know who the first aiders are
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We are always encouraged to report safety incidents
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All incidents, near-misses, and unsafe or unhealthy conditions are reported
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All incidents, near-misses, and unsafe or unhealthy conditions are investigated, and new, more robust control measure implemented
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Notices boards are displayed in your work area that contain safety information
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Safe work procedures are always reviewed and updated if there is an incident report, to find out why the incident happened and how to fix it
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I would feel confident refusing to work in unsafe conditions
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When hazards are reported, they are addressed immediately or as soon as possible
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I am aware of how to report unsafe conditions in the workplace
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When a safety concern is brought forward, the reporter and others affected are kept up to date on the status of the hazard, and they are notified when it has been controlled
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If a H&S risk exists, would you walk past the hazard as it is not your problem?
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All workers are empowered to voice health and safety questions and concerns
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There is a blame culture that exists within the organisation
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I know where the accident book / reporting process is located
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Employees do not take responsibility for occupational safety
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I am happy and confident to report any health and safety concerns that I have to my supervisor
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I am happy and confident to report a health and safety incident / accident to my supervisor
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Our safety training is always reviewed or updated if there is an incident
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If we report a serious problem where someone could get hurt, they put in a solution and fix it straight away
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Any hazards I notice are always addressed once reported
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I know who the fire marshals are
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If there is an incident, accident or near hit, then is there a tendency to blame the person involved rather than highlighting the failure of a process or failure in an operational control
Management Commitment
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Safety is a high priority for our employer
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Managers seem to understand what we and they should do regarding safety
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Safety practices are followed by all workers, including managers and supervisors
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The health and safety management team is updated regularly about workplace health and safety matters
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I know who the person is responsible for health at Safety at this company
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Health and safety is the most important issue at this company
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The H&S responsible persons inspect the workplace and meet regularly
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Top management supports and promotes the H&S responsible persons at all levels, from the top downward including production supervisors
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I understand the contributions that the H&S team makes to workplace health and safety
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If I didn’t follow a safety instruction, I'd feel like I was letting the team down
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Action is taken proactively to prevent incidents before they happen
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I am aware that there is a health and safety management system, and workers are trained on its contents
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Management always gets involved in safety issues
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Management participates in continuous health and safety improvement initiatives
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Any supervisor or manager who disciplines a worker for raising health or safety concerns would be held accountable
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Consequences for not following safety rules are applied consistently at ALL levels
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All members of top management are held accountable for working safely
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Occupational safety is an integral part of a company’s DNA
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I believe that my safety is a priority for my direct manager
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There is regular exchange about safety related issues between employees and management
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All resources, information, and equipment required to do my job safely are available
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There is enough time put into safety
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I feel that there are enough resources/money put into safety
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I feel like my health and safety matters here
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Management is consistent in their approach to following up on safety problems
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There is a strong management commitment towards maintaining and improving safety
Injury management and return to work
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I know who to ask about what to do if I get injured at work
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We all have to report all injuries straight away
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All injured workers are offered suitable duties and a return to work plan is worked out for them
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Our return to work program helps get injured workers back to work whenever possible
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Safety is mainly a matter of chance and accidents are seen as an inevitable part of day-to-day work
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Do you have any additional comments, questions or concerns regarding the safety culture in your organization?
