WALMART MAINTENANCE Safety and Compliance 3

Question 1

When using a lockout/tagout procedure, who is authorized to remove a lockout device?

Accepted Answer

Only the employee who installed it

Answer

Only the employee who installed a lockout device is authorized to remove it, unless a specific authorized removal procedure is followed.

Question 2

Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for electrical equipment fires in a maintenance area?

Accepted Answer

Class C

Answer

Class C extinguishers are designed for electrical fires and use non-conductive agents that won't conduct electricity back to the user.

Question 3

A maintenance technician notices a wet floor near a refrigeration unit. What is the FIRST action to take?

Accepted Answer

Place wet floor signs and cordon off the area

Answer

Immediately securing the hazard area with wet floor signs prevents slip-and-fall injuries while the repair is arranged.

Question 4

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, what must be posted or available for every chemical used in the facility?

Accepted Answer

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Answer

OSHA's HazCom Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires a current Safety Data Sheet for every hazardous chemical used in the workplace.

Question 5

What is the maximum weight a single employee should lift without mechanical assistance per general ergonomic guidelines?

Accepted Answer

50 lbs

Answer

NIOSH and general ergonomic guidelines recommend a 50 lb limit for single-employee lifts; anything heavier requires team lifting or mechanical aids.

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