PPE
What PPE is short for
Personal Protection Equipment
What is required to be safe on the ladder?
Three points of contact - two feet and one hand
What size is the Zone of Safety?
10 feet in the direction of travel, 4 feet on other 3 sides
What is the purpose of Overhead Netting?
To prevent product from falling into the aisle
What should be used for any lifting or material handling task?
Gloves
What PPE do you need before opening a box
Gloves (They are cut resistant if they are still in good shape)
What is the Direction of Travel?
The correct way to ascent and descent the ladder (Always walk in the direction of travel, never walk backwards down a ladder because you can fall)
What should a spotter do with their flags when the lift truck is in motion?
Wave them when in motion, 'X' them when someone enters the zone of safety
What is the maximum height a store built pallet can be?
4 feet tall
What does BIPP stand for?
Back Injury Protection Program
What PPE is required when operating the saw?
Steel toes, ear protection, and eye protection (Bonus answer: Gloves are NOT to be worn as these can be caught by the saw)
Who is permitted to use rolling ladders?
Employees and Vendors
When spotting an aisle and a customer asks for assistance, what should you do?
Inform the customer you will assist once completed the spotting task
What is the minimum distance required for a pallet to be away from the roof/pipes?
18 inches
The safest way to move a heavy or awkward box?
Doing a 2-Man Lift
What PPE is required when working around chemicals or fumes
Eye protection to protect against fumes and splashes, chemical apron, chemical gloves
What items are prohibited from being brought down on the ladder? (Name 4)
Microwaves, Vanities, Water Heaters, Welders, Sinks, 5-Gallon Buckets, Compressors, Toilets, Pressure Washers, Tool Chests, Windows, BBQs, Patio Furniture
How does the spotter communicate to the driver?
Through the flags (moving forward or 'X'ing them) when vehicle in motion and verbally
What are the requirements of a safely stored pallet? (Name 3)
7 top boards, 5 bottom boards, no broken stringers or boards, no unsecured boards/nails protruding, no MDF blocks, no more than 4 feet tall, 18 inches from the roof, no more than 4 inches into the aisle
What is the most common Incident causing injury at Home Depot?
Overexertion (lifting related incidents)
Acronym of government agency that regulates workplace safety
"OHSA" (Occupational Safety and Health Association)
What is the standard procedure for stretch wrap?
1. Stretch wrap must be applied with 50% overlap.
2. Must be applied with 3 full wraps at the bottom and full wraps at the top of the load.
3. Must be applied over the entire pallet and cover 4 corners of the pallet.