Psychological Safety Pop Quiz
Lots of us would say our team has a strong safety culture.
People follow procedures, wear the right PPE, and report incidents. But if someone on your crew spotted a near miss and worried it might come back on them, would you hear about it? Would they question a procedure they think is off — out loud, in front of everyone?
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Psychological safety is the part of safety culture you won’t find on an audit checklist — and it often decides whether problems surface early or stay buried. You don’t have to guess where you stand. Take these five questions, see what you already know, and find out what’s worth a closer look.
Hopefully this gave you a better idea of where your psychological safety knowledge is solid and where it could use a refresher. Here’s the thing to keep in mind: the incidents and near misses you never hear about are the ones you can’t prevent. Building the trust that gets people talking takes active listening, leaders who walk the talk, authenticity, and a culture of real respect. We’ve written an article that breaks down all four, with research from Google, McKinsey, and Harvard’s Amy Edmondson.
