WALMART MAINTENANCE Safety and Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?
- A background check for new employees
- A systematic process of identifying hazards associated with specific job tasks and determining controls (Correct answer)
- A customer satisfaction survey
- A financial risk assessment
Correct answer: A systematic process of identifying hazards associated with specific job tasks and determining controls
A JHA breaks down each job task to identify potential hazards at each step and establishes preventive measures to protect workers from those hazards.
Question 2: What is the proper way to store chemicals in a maintenance room?
- All together on one shelf for convenience
- Separated by chemical compatibility, in labeled containers, with SDS sheets accessible nearby (Correct answer)
- On the floor to prevent falling
- In any unlocked cabinet
Correct answer: Separated by chemical compatibility, in labeled containers, with SDS sheets accessible nearby
Incompatible chemicals must be stored separately to prevent dangerous reactions. Proper labeling and accessible SDS sheets ensure safe handling.
Question 3: What is the purpose of an incident investigation?
- To assign blame to employees
- To identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence (Correct answer)
- To determine disciplinary actions
- To document for insurance only
Correct answer: To identify root causes of incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Incident investigations focus on identifying systemic root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions, not on assigning blame.
Question 4: What is the correct response if you are asked to perform a maintenance task you are not trained for?
- Attempt it anyway and learn as you go
- Refuse the task and explain that you need proper training before performing it safely (Correct answer)
- Delegate it to a less experienced worker
- Watch a YouTube video and proceed
Correct answer: Refuse the task and explain that you need proper training before performing it safely
Workers have the right and responsibility to refuse tasks they are not trained to perform safely. Proper training is required before performing potentially hazardous work.
Question 5: What is a confined space in maintenance work?
- Any small room
- An area large enough to enter but not designed for continuous occupancy, with limited entry/exit (Correct answer)
- A locked storage room
- Any underground area
Correct answer: An area large enough to enter but not designed for continuous occupancy, with limited entry/exit
OSHA defines a confined space as an area large enough to enter, with limited entry and exit, and not designed for continuous occupancy, such as tanks, vaults, or crawl spaces.
Question 6: What PPE is required when working with cleaning chemicals?
- No PPE is needed for cleaning chemicals
- As specified by the SDS, typically chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and possibly respiratory protection (Correct answer)
- Only a dust mask
- Steel-toed boots only
Correct answer: As specified by the SDS, typically chemical-resistant gloves, eye protection, and possibly respiratory protection
The SDS for each chemical specifies the required PPE. Common requirements include chemical-resistant gloves, safety glasses or goggles, and respiratory protection for volatile chemicals.
WALMART MAINTENANCE Safety and Compliance 2
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)?