Home Depot Assessment Home Depot Safety & Compliance

Question 1

You notice a liquid spill in an aisle. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stay with the spill to warn customers and call for cleanup immediately

Answer

Walk past it and report it at the end of your shift

Answer

Clean it up yourself with whatever is nearby

Answer

Put up a sign and continue your tasks

Question 2

What does OSHA stand for in the context of Home Depot workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Answer

Organizational Standard for Hazard Avoidance

Answer

Operational Safety and Hazard Analysis

Answer

On-Site Safety and Health Awareness

Question 3

An associate is asked to lift a heavy object alone. What is the safest approach?

Accepted Answer

Ask for help or use proper lifting equipment such as a forklift or dolly

Answer

Lift quickly to minimize strain time

Answer

Bend at the waist and keep legs straight to use full strength

Answer

Carry the item close to the ground regardless of posture

Question 4

Where would an associate find a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a hazardous chemical sold in the store?

Accepted Answer

In the store's SDS binder or digital system accessible to all associates

Answer

On the product packaging only

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By calling the manufacturer directly

Answer

Only in the manager's office

Question 5

Which PPE (personal protective equipment) is commonly required when working in the lumber yard at Home Depot?

Accepted Answer

Steel-toed boots and high-visibility vest

Answer

Latex gloves and safety goggles only

Answer

Hard hat and earplugs only

Answer

No special PPE is required in the lumber yard

Question 6

What should you do if you witness a coworker violating a safety rule?

Accepted Answer

Address it with the coworker respectfully or report it to a supervisor

Answer

Ignore it if no accident has occurred yet

Answer

Report it anonymously to corporate only

Answer

Wait to see if it causes a problem before saying anything