Maintenance Flashcards
7 cards from real Walmart practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Maintenance flashcards as text
A 'wet floor' sign should remain in place until:
Answer: The floor is completely dry
Signs stay up until the floor is fully dry to keep customers safe.
What is the purpose of a lockout/tagout procedure during equipment maintenance?
Answer: Prevent accidental energizing of machinery being serviced
Lockout/tagout keeps equipment de-energized so it cannot start while serviced.
If you notice a leaking refrigerated case dripping onto the floor, you should:
Answer: Place a sign, contain the water, and report it
Containing the water and reporting the leak addresses both safety and the root cause.
Cardboard from unpacked stock is usually handled by:
Answer: Flattening and sending it to the baler/recycling
Flattened cardboard is baled for recycling, saving space and supporting waste programs.
When a maintenance task could expose you to blood or bodily fluids, you should follow:
Answer: Bloodborne pathogen and spill cleanup procedures
Bloodborne pathogen procedures protect associates during biohazard cleanup.
Keeping fire exits and emergency aisles clear of pallets and trash is important because:
Answer: They must allow safe, fast evacuation
Clear exits ensure customers and staff can evacuate quickly in an emergency.
An entrance floor mat is curling up at the edge. The maintenance concern is that it:
Answer: Creates a trip hazard and should be fixed or replaced
A curled mat edge is a trip hazard and must be corrected promptly.