Mine Site Safety Culture & Incident Reporting Assessment

Welcome to the Mine Site Safety Culture Survey. This survey takes approximately 12 minutes. Your responses are confidential, anonymized, and reported only in aggregate to improve safety practices at this site. There are no right or wrong answers—we want your honest experience from the past 30 days. Participation is voluntary, and you may stop at any time. Please tap 'Next' to begin.

Are you currently working at or regularly visiting a mine site?

• Yes
• No

Over the past 30 days, safety was prioritized over production on my crew.

Over the past 30 days, my supervisor consistently demonstrated a commitment to safety.

Over the past 30 days, my coworkers looked out for each other's safety.

Over the past 30 days, safety information and updates were communicated clearly to my crew.

Over the past 30 days, I received adequate training to perform my tasks safely.

How do you usually report hazards, near misses, or incidents on this site? Select all that apply.

• Tell supervisor in person
• Paper or card
• Radio/phone call
• Mobile app
• Computer kiosk/terminal
• Safety hotline
• Toolbox talk/team meeting
• Other (please specify)

When a hazard or near miss occurs, how often do you personally report it? (past 30 days)

• Every time
• Most times
• About half the time
• Occasionally
• Never
• Not applicable (no issues observed)

How many near-miss events did you personally observe in the past 30 days?

• 0
• 1–2
• 3–5
• 6–10
• More than 10

Which of the following have you reported in the past 30 days? Select all that apply.

• Near miss
• Minor injury (first aid)
• Recordable injury
• Unsafe condition/housekeeping
• Equipment damage/failure
• Environmental spill/release
• Vehicle incident
• None of the above
• Other (please specify)

On average, how many minutes does it take you to complete a typical safety report?

• Less than 5 minutes
• 5–10 minutes
• 11–20 minutes
• 21–30 minutes
• More than 30 minutes
• I have not filed a report

What, if anything, makes reporting harder on your site? Select all that apply.

• Unclear what should be reported
• Takes too much time to complete
• Fear of blame or negative consequences
• Little or no feedback after reporting
• Reporting system is difficult to use
• Belief that minor issues don't matter
• Lack of supervisor support
• Language or communication barriers
• None—I don't experience barriers
• Other (please specify)

Please rank the following motivations for reporting from most to least important to you.

1. Protect coworkers and myself
2. Fix hazards quickly
3. Company expects it
4. Regulatory compliance
5. Recognition for reporting
6. Option to report anonymously

In the past 30 days, I could report safety issues without fear of blame or punishment.

In the past 30 days, I clearly understood what safety issues should be reported and how to report them.

In the past 30 days, I received meaningful feedback after submitting a safety report.

We'd like to learn a bit more about your safety reporting experience. An AI moderator will ask you 1–2 brief follow-up questions based on your responses.

Based on your responses in this survey, what would make safety reporting easier or more effective at this site? Please share any additional thoughts.

What is your primary job role on this site?

• Operator/Production
• Maintenance/Trades
• Supervisor/Foreman
• Safety/Health
• Engineer/Planner
• Other

What is your employment status?

• Employee
• Contractor
• Visitor/Temporary
• Other

What shift do you typically work?

• Day
• Night
• Rotating
• Other

How long have you worked in mining?

• Less than 1 year
• 1–3 years
• 4–9 years
• 10–19 years
• 20 or more years

How long have you worked at this specific site?

• Less than 1 month
• 1–6 months
• 7–12 months
• 1–3 years
• More than 3 years

What is your primary work environment?

• Surface
• Underground
• Both
• Other

Which region do you primarily work in?

• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Africa
• Asia
• Australia/New Zealand
• Other

Thank you for completing this survey. Your input is valued and will be used to strengthen safety practices and reporting at this site.