As you know, at Walmart we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of those
that work in our supply chain. As part of this commitment, earlier this year we announced
several important enhancements to our standards around fire safety and we have appreciated
your partnership as we have worked to implement these enhancements.
Because we know that continued partnership with our suppliers is key to making meaningful
changes in our supply chain, moving forward we will be inviting your feedback on proposed
revisions to our Standards for Suppliers. Today we are asking for feedback on Section 7 –
Safety. This section of our Standards for Suppliers has been changed to increase our focus
on achievable actions that drive meaningful improvements in fire safety. This approach
applies a similar standard for suppliers as Walmart adheres to for its own stores and
operations.
Health and Safety
Suppliers must provide workers with a safe and healthy work environment. Suppliers must take proactive measures
to prevent or manage workplace hazards.
The work environment must be safe and sanitary to ensure there are no unreasonable risks to the
health and safety of all workers. Suppliers must implement procedures and safeguards to prevent
accidents and injuries to workers; procedures and safeguards include, but are not limited to,
inspection of buildings, machinery, and fire extinguishers. Standardized health and safety training
shall be provided for all new or reassigned workers and management, and the provision of this
training shall be documented. The responsibility for ensuring health and safety in the workplace
should be assigned to a facility management representative. Adequate and appropriate personal
protective equipment and clothing must be provided to all workers, particularly those handling
hazardous materials.
Suppliers shall comply with these provisions in accordance with their specific industry conditions
and related hazards.