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Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Irish Daily Star
The secret Walmart codes every shopper must know before it's too late
Shoppers at Walmart aren't usually privy to the codes employees use to communicate certain situations from something as minor as a spill to a serious emergency. But knowing these codes could help shopper stay safe during an emergency and know when to evacuate the store before any formal announcement is made. The word, letter and color coded alerts are part of Walmarts national employee training and are required to be learned by every Walmart associate nationwide. While the majority of these codes are intended for employees, knowing a few of them could help customers stay safe while shopping or even just finish their shopping faster. Read More Related Articles Donald Trump branded 'dumbest President ever' after six-word comment about Congo Read More Related Articles Deranged Donald Trump posts mad 184-word Easter message taking aim at all his enemies Code Adam was created by Walmart in 1994 as a way to help find and identify children reported missing in their stores The retailer is known for having the strictest security policies in the industry, even after losing its place as America's top retailer. The codes are used as a system to keep a sense of order in a potentially chaotic store. CODE SPARK: Code spark in activated when registers at the front of the store become overwhelmed and are in need of backup cashiers. Any available workers will quickly make their way to the registers to alleviate the long lines. CODE ADAM: Code Adam is used to alert all associates that there is a missing child in the store. The code was created in 1994 and named after 6-year-old Adam Walsh, a murder victim who disappeared from a Sears store in 1981. Many other retailers around the country use the code for the same reason. CODE A: Not short for code Adam, Code A rather refers to a spill somewhere in the store. CODE B: For Code B, shoppers may want to have their cameras ready, as it denotes a VIP or celebrity has entered the store. However, employees are instructed to keep this VIP's identity a secret. CODE C: Code C suggests its own meaning, as it means customer service. Meaning a shopper is in need of an associate's help somewhere in the store, whether it be opening the case to something, or reaching an item stored high up on the shelves. The rest of the codes are all color coded and general indicate there is some sort of emergency in our outside of the store. They include white, orange, red, blue, black, green and brown. Wal-Mart employee Helen DoBon stocked up before leaving work and heading home to Evergreen. (Image: Denver Post via Getty Images) White is used for when there is an accident or injury in the store, while orange is when there is a chemical spill in or outside of the store. A Code Red indicates there is an explosion or fire somewhere in the store and a Code Blue is to inform employees there is a bomb threat in the building. Shoppers may hear Code Black if there is inclement weather coming to the area, such as a tornado or earthquake and Code Green means there is a hostage situation inside the store. Code Brown is also a rarely used code but indicates there is an active shooter in the building. For the latest local news and features on Irish America, visit our homepage here .
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Thinkery responds to safety, health concerns following staff walkout
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin nonprofit children's museum Thinkery responded to circulating allegations against museum staff and facilities, following a demonstration held by some floor team members Friday. Thinkery leadership said seven staff members demonstrated outside the museum on Friday, saying in a statement officials 'fully support our employees' right to voice their concerns and advocate for themselves.' A flyer posted on social media alleged demonstrators were raising awareness about 'ongoing safety issues' at the facility and called on museum leadership to attend a national diversity, equity and inclusion training week to best service staff. The flyer also alleged several staff were terminated for speaking out on alleged issues at Thinkery. KXAN requested access to a Facebook group and reached out to a blogger sharing allegations related to the demonstration. We will update this story if we receive responses from either of those parties. In an interview with KXAN Monday, Thinkery CEO Andy Bell said the company hosted open dialogue sessions with staff over the weekend. On Sunday, Bell joined other leadership in a four-hour, in-person conversation with staff to clarify information shared online and to take in feedback on how to improve organization operations. With safety concerns flagged, Bell did note an indoor water feature installed a decade ago does sometimes cause mildew and leads to deep cleanings. In the 10 years the water feature has been operating, Bell said Thinkery has never had a case of black mold. KXAN TOP STORY: Parents question education savings account plans as legislation moves forward In the Thinkery's statement, officials said they've had their building fully inspected recently and the facility is in 'full compliance with all health and safety regulations through Texas Health and Human Services.' Leadership added cleaning teams visit the museum during and after the museum's operating hours to clean the restrooms and common areas, with deep cleanings scheduled while the museum is closed. 'As we've had more visitors, towards the end of last year we actually added additional cleaning during the day when we know there's going to be more traffic,' Bell said. 'So some of our visitors who maybe haven't been to the museum in a little while, maybe haven't benefited from some additional cleaning, but this is an area that is continuously being monitored.' Some allegations made online claimed a lack of safety protocols, including no active shooter or missing children plans implemented at Thinkery. Bell denounced those, saying every staff member undergoes active shooter and missing child training, known as Code Adam. 'I think it's really important for our community to know that when you visit Thinkery, that you are in safe hands, and that we're doing everything that we possibly can to ensure the safety of our business,' he said. The flyer also outlined staff's demands for a minimum living wage of $22 an hour at the museum. In the museum's statement, Thinkery officials said they are offering forums for listening sessions between floor staff, managers and leadership and will be 'implementing changes based on feedback we receive.' Regarding alleged terminations from Thinkery, Bell said the organization only takes action when an employee violates the museum's policy and code of conduct. When someone is terminated, Thinkery doesn't share details about the violation that happened, Bell said. 'We take our staffing and staff decisions extremely seriously, and every that we've had to make has been tied to our policy and to our performance,' he added. Bell added the organization is continually taking in staff feedback and making changes based on those comments, and is focused on providing a 'safe and joyful experience for all of our visitors.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
