Safety Culture Survey Template

This Safety Culture Survey assesses your organization’s safety culture through 25 questions, aligned with ICAO Annex 19, FAA 14 CFR Part 5, and EASA Part-ORO. It provides data to identify strengths and areas for improvement in your Safety Management System (SMS).

Purpose

The survey measures employee perceptions of safety practices, reporting, leadership commitment, and Just Culture to drive cultural enhancements.

How to Use

  • Distribute Anonymously: Ensure responses are confidential to encourage honesty.
  • Complete the Survey: Answer each question using the 1-5 scale (1 = Strongly Disagree, 5 = Strongly Agree).
  • Analyze Results: Use the analysis tips on Page 5 to interpret data and plan actions.
Tip: Share the survey purpose with employees to boost participation rates.

Safety Culture Survey Questions (1-10)

Please rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

1. I understand my role in the SMS.

Insight: High scores indicate clear role communication; low scores suggest training needs.

2. Safety is a top priority for leadership.

Insight: Low scores may indicate a need for visible leadership commitment.

3. I feel safe reporting safety concerns without fear of blame.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need to strengthen Just Culture.

4. Safety training is effective and regular.

Insight: Low scores indicate gaps in training frequency or quality.

5. Safety procedures are clear and accessible.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for improved documentation.

6. Employees are encouraged to suggest safety improvements.

Insight: High scores reflect an open culture; low scores indicate barriers to input.

7. Safety incidents are analyzed to prevent recurrence.

Insight: Low scores suggest weaknesses in root cause analysis.

8. I receive timely feedback on reported safety issues.

Insight: Low scores indicate a need for better communication loops.

9. Safety communication is frequent and clear.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for improved messaging strategies.

10. I trust the SMS to improve safety outcomes.

Insight: Low trust may reflect skepticism about SMS effectiveness.

Safety Culture Survey Questions (11-20)

11. Safety resources are adequate for my role.

Insight: Low scores indicate resource constraints.

12. Employees are recognized for safety contributions.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for better recognition programs.

13. Safety decisions are transparent and communicated.

Insight: Low scores indicate a need for greater transparency.

14. I feel empowered to address safety issues.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for empowerment initiatives.

15. Safety data is used to improve operations.

Insight: Low scores indicate underutilization of data.

16. Teamwork supports safety goals.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for team-building efforts.

17. Fatigue management is prioritized.

Insight: Low scores indicate gaps in fatigue policies.

18. Safety audits are thorough and effective.

Insight: Low scores suggest audit process improvements.

19. I am aware of recent safety improvements.

Insight: Low scores indicate communication gaps.

20. Leadership acts on safety feedback.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for better follow-through.

Safety Culture Survey Questions (21-25)

21. Safety goals are realistic and achievable.

Insight: Low scores indicate unrealistic expectations.

22. I feel valued for my safety contributions.

Insight: Low scores suggest a need for recognition.

23. Safety reporting tools are easy to use.

Insight: Low scores indicate usability issues.

24. Our safety culture supports continuous improvement.

Insight: Low scores suggest resistance to change.

25. I am confident in our organization’s safety performance.

Insight: Low scores indicate broader trust issues.
 

Analysis Tips

Use these tips to interpret survey results and plan improvements:

  • Calculate Averages: Compute the average score for each question (sum of responses divided by number of respondents). Scores below 3 indicate areas for improvement.
  • Identify Trends: Group questions by themes (e.g., reporting, leadership, training) to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.
  • Prioritize Actions: Focus on low-scoring areas (e.g., Q3 on reporting fears suggests Just Culture training).
  • Segment Data: Analyze responses by department or role to uncover specific issues.
  • Track Progress: Repeat the survey annually to measure improvements.
Tip: Share high-level results with employees to maintain transparency and trust.

Success Story

A mid-sized operator used this survey to identify reporting hesitancy, implemented Just Culture training, and saw a 50% increase in voluntary reports within six months.

Next Steps

  • Review Results: Discuss findings with your SMS team.
  • Plan Actions: Develop targeted interventions based on low-scoring areas.
  • Engage Employees: Share planned improvements to maintain buy-in.
  • Explore Resources: Visit asms-pro.com for SMS tools.

Additional Resources

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