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Your Next Step Safety Assessment

New to safety or feeling overwhelmed?

Answer these 12 questions to get a clearer picture of where your safety program stands and what you should focus on first.

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Question 1 of 12

How long have you been responsible for safety?

A

Less than 3 months

B

3 to 12 months

C

1 to 3 years

D

More than 3 years

E

Safety isn't my primary job - it's just one of the hats I wear

Question 2 of 12

How confident are you know what to focus on when it comes to safety?

A

Very Confident

B

Somewhat confident

C

I'm not really sure

D

I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to start

Question 3 of 12

What is your biggest concern about being responsible for safety?

A

Someone getting seriously hurt

B

OSHA showing up unexpectedly

C

Missing something important

D

Not having enough time to do all the things that need to be done

E

Getting employees and managers to take safety seriously

F

I'm not sure what I should be worried about

Question 4 of 12

Which of the following hazards or risks are at your facility?

(Select all that apply)
A

Forklifts or mobile equipment

B

Machinery with guards and lockout points

C

Chemicals

D

Falls or working from heights

E

Confined spaces that workers inside

F

Electrical hazards

G

Repetitive movement or ergonomic issues

H

Something else

Question 5 of 12

Do you know which 3-5 hazards at your facility could cause a serious injury?

A

Yes - and we're actively managing them

B

I have a pretty good idea

C

I'm not sure

Question 6 of 12

Do you have clear written safety programs for your major hazards?

A

Yes

B

We have programs, but they probably need updating

C

We have some but are missing others

D

I'm not sure

E

No

Question 7 of 12

Are employees actually trained on the hazards and safety procedures that apply to their jobs?

A

yes, and we document the triaining

B

Mostly

C

Some employees receive training

D

I'm not sure

E

No, this definitely needs improvement

Question 8 of 12

How often are you actively looking for safety problems before someone gets hurt?

A

We routinely conduct safety inspections

B

Occasionally

C

Mostly after an accident

D

Rarely

E

We don't have an inspection process

Question 9 of 12

Have you had an injury or close call in the past 12 months?

A

No

B

Yes-one

C

Yes-several

D

We keep having the same types of accidents

E

I'm not sure

Question 10 of 12

If OSHA walking in today, how prepared would you feel for an unexpected safety audit?

A

Very prepared

B

Kinda prepared

C

Not prepared

D

I have no idea what to do, and this stresses me out

Question 11 of 12

What's making safety hardest for you right now?

A

Not enough time to do everything

B

I don't know what to focus on

C

Lack of management support

D

Management and employees don't respect safety

E

I don't have enough training/experience

F

Too many things to fix

Question 12 of 12

If you could fix ONE thing about safety at your company over the next 90 days, what would it be? Why?

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