Statewide Safety Perception Survey

In the Spring of 2017, the Department of Administration's Risk Management Division rolled out a five-year employee safety perception survey project. The main purpose of the project is to assess the statewide safety culture and identify improvement opportunities. Studies have shown that improving an organization's safety culture will result in fewer injuries.

Survey Results

The survey waas conducted to better understand the safety perceptions of our workforce and to create leading safety performance indicators correlated to injury reduction.

Statewide Safety Perception Survey Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Statewide Safety Perception Survey?

A safety perception survey is a tool organizations use to evaluate their overall safety culture. This tool is used to assess employee perceptions and organizational factors that impact safety and risk management performance.

This is an efficient and effective method for assessing the workforce/s current beliefs regarding safety and health. This will also help organizations solicit employee feedback and use it to improve their processes and policies. 

Why is the state conducting a safety perception survey?

The purpose of a safety perception survey is to understand employees' attitudes, beliefs, and personal experiences regarding workplace safety. This survey aims to gather insights into employees' pe4rceptions of the effectiveness of current safety policies and procedures, their personal risks, and the organization's overall safety culture. The feedback collected will help management customize safety initiatives and training programs, ensuring that all employees feel valued and protected at work. This understanding helps identify strengths, find gaps, and guide improvements in safety culture. Studies have shown that strengthening an organization's safety culture leads to fewer injuries. 

This survey also supports our current MnSAFE initiatives. Since the rollout of the MnSAFE program, the number of claims reported has significantly decreased. To sustain this success, it is necessary to identify issues and implement corrective actions before they result in claims. 

How long is the survey?

The survey consists of thirty-five questions, each requiring you to choose a response from strongly disagree to strongly agree. 

There are also two open-ended questions that give you an opportunity to provide your feedback on any workplace safety issues.

The survey is expected to take about 5-15 minutes to complete. 

Will my response be anonymous?

The survey is administered and analyzed by an independent vendor. Your name and IP address are not collected, so your responses are anonymous and cannot be traced back to you. 

Work locations with fewer than five responses will not be included in the final report analysis. 

How will the safety perception survey be distributed?

Each agency/ entity will have a designated survey coordinator. The survey coordinator will email a link to the survey to all employees. 

How will the state use the survey results?

The state will receive a comprehensive report that provides feedback on current employees' perceptions, perception gaps between agencies and work groups, and ultimately measures the organization's safety culture. 

The statewide report will be provided to all participating agencies. 

Agencies will also have the opportunity to acquire an agency-specific report and presentation. All agencies will receive responses to open questions.

Who is participating in the survey?

The survey will be offered to all cabinet agencies, quasi agencies, boards and commissions, and Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. 

Can I take the survey during normal work hours?

Yes, the survey should be completed during your regular work hours.

If I did not receive a survey, how can I get one?

Contact Kemal Munn at kemal.munn@state.mn.us or (651) 201-3011

When will the results be available?

The statewide survey report is expected to be available by the end of summer 2026. Agency-specific reports, if acquired, are expected to be available within 90 days of the survey's end date. 

What if I have more questions?

If you have any questions, contact Kemal Munn at kemal.munn@state.mn.us or (651) 201-3011.

Contacts

Minnesota Department of Administration Risk Management Division

Kemal Munn, State Safety Coordinator
(651) 201-3011
Kemal.Munn@state.mn.us