Walmart Asessment Workplace Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should you do if you notice a broken or damaged piece of equipment?
- Continue using it carefully
- Tag it as out of service and report it to a supervisor (Correct answer)
- Try to fix it yourself
- Use it until someone else notices the damage
Correct answer: Tag it as out of service and report it to a supervisor
Tagging damaged equipment prevents others from using it and ensures proper repair through the right channels.
Question 2: How should pallets be stacked in the stockroom?
- As high as possible to maximize space
- Within weight limits and height restrictions following store guidelines (Correct answer)
- Stacked loosely to make items easier to access
- Based on the weight of individual workers
Correct answer: Within weight limits and height restrictions following store guidelines
Stacking pallets within approved limits prevents collapse and maintains a safe working environment.
Question 3: Why is it important to keep aisles clear of merchandise and debris?
- To make the store look neat for customers
- To ensure clear pathways for safety and emergency egress (Correct answer)
- To prevent theft
- To make stocking easier
Correct answer: To ensure clear pathways for safety and emergency egress
Clear aisles ensure safe movement for customers and employees and allow emergency evacuation routes to remain unobstructed.
Question 4: What is the correct procedure when using a box cutter?
- Cut toward your body for better control
- Cut away from your body and retract the blade when not in use (Correct answer)
- Leave the blade extended for convenience
- Use any direction as long as you are careful
Correct answer: Cut away from your body and retract the blade when not in use
Cutting away from the body and retracting the blade when not in use prevents lacerations.
Question 5: If smoke is detected in the store, what is the first action to take?
- Continue working and wait for the fire alarm
- Activate the fire alarm and begin evacuation procedures (Correct answer)
- Look for the source of smoke before acting
- Call 911 before pulling the alarm
Correct answer: Activate the fire alarm and begin evacuation procedures
Activating the alarm immediately ensures everyone is alerted and evacuation can begin without delay.
Question 6: Which of the following is an unsafe behavior in a warehouse or stock area?
- Using proper handrails on stairs
- Running to complete tasks faster (Correct answer)
- Wearing slip-resistant footwear
- Using ladders as directed
Correct answer: Running to complete tasks faster
Running in warehouse areas creates serious injury risks from collisions, falls, and dropped items.
Walmart Asessment Workplace Safety 2
What should you do if you notice a broken or damaged piece of equipment?