Workplace Safety Survey
Workplace Safety Survey
Workplace Safety Survey
1. My workplace is physically safe and free from conditions that could cause injury or harm.
2. My work area is clean, organised, and free from unnecessary hazards.
3. I have access to all the personal protective equipment (PPE) I need for my work.
4. The equipment, machinery, and tools I use are well maintained and safe to operate.
5. Lighting, ventilation, and temperature in my workplace are at comfortable and safe levels.
6. I have received adequate safety training for all aspects of my role.
7. Safety procedures and protocols in my workplace are clear and easy to follow.
8. Safety information and updates are communicated to me in a timely and understandable way.
9. I keep my safety training and certifications up to date.
10. I know how to report a safety hazard, near miss, or accident in this workplace.
11. I feel comfortable reporting safety concerns without fear of negative consequences.
12. When safety concerns are reported, they are investigated and addressed promptly.
13. I have witnessed or experienced a near miss or unsafe condition that was not reported.
14. Safety incidents and near misses are followed up with lessons learned communicated to the team.
15. I know what to do in the event of a fire, medical emergency, or other workplace emergency.
16. Emergency exits, assembly points, and evacuation routes are clearly marked and accessible.
17. Emergency drills are conducted at a frequency that keeps me prepared for real emergencies.
18. First aid equipment and trained first aiders are readily accessible in my workplace.
19. Safety is genuinely a priority in this organization, not just something said but not acted upon.
20. My manager models safe work practices and encourages the team to follow safety procedures.
21. I feel that the organization regularly reviews and improves its safety practices.
22. Overall, how would you rate the safety culture at this organization?
23. I feel safe from bullying, harassment, and intimidation in this workplace.
24. I would feel comfortable raising a safety concern directly with senior management if needed.
25. My mental and emotional wellbeing is adequately considered as part of the organization's approach to workplace safety.
26. What is the most important safety improvement this organization should prioritise in the next 12 months?Everything you need to know
01What is the Workplace Safety Survey?
The Workplace Safety Survey is a ready-to-launch questionnaire that captures how safe employees feel in their physical work environment and how well your safety systems support them. It asks directly about hazards, cleanliness, access to personal protective equipment, the condition of equipment and machinery, and everyday conditions like lighting, ventilation, and temperature. It also checks whether training, procedures, and safety communication are clear and timely. With 26 questions, it gives EHS and People teams a structured read on both the physical conditions people work in and the processes meant to keep them safe. Run it as a regular safety check, after an incident or near miss, or before an audit to find gaps early.
02Why run a Workplace Safety Survey
Employees notice hazards and gaps long before they appear in an incident report. This survey gives them a structured way to flag those concerns so you can act before something goes wrong. Responses show whether people have the PPE they actually need, whether equipment is well maintained, and whether safety training and procedures are genuinely clear rather than just documented. That evidence informs where to invest: replacing or servicing equipment, fixing environmental conditions like poor ventilation, refreshing training for specific roles, and improving how safety updates are communicated. It also strengthens your compliance position by showing you actively listen to frontline safety feedback and act on it.
03What this Workplace Safety Survey covers
The 26 questions span the main pillars of workplace safety. Physical environment asks whether the workplace is free from injury risks and whether work areas are clean, organised, and free of unnecessary hazards. Equipment and protection cover access to all the PPE a role needs and whether machinery and tools are well maintained and safe to operate. Environmental conditions look at lighting, ventilation, and temperature being at comfortable, safe levels. Training and procedures check whether people have received adequate safety training for every part of their role and whether protocols are clear and easy to follow. Communication asks whether safety information and updates reach employees in a timely, understandable way. Together these themes reveal both the conditions and the systems behind them.
04How to use this free template
The template is free and requires no signup. Copy the 26 questions from this page, or download them, and load them into a survey tool you already use, such as Google Forms, Typeform, or Microsoft Forms. Keep responses anonymous so employees report hazards and training gaps without worrying about blame. A five-point agree-to-disagree scale suits most items and keeps completion fast. Share the link, set a closing date, and review results by site or team so you can prioritise fixes where risk is highest.
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