Defensive driving

Motor vehicle accidents are a major source of serious personal injury and financial liability for USPS employees. Drive defensively. This goes beyond knowing the rules of the road and the basics of driving. The risk of collision is reduced by anticipating dangerous situations, hazardous conditions and the actions of others by practicing driving techniques like the two-second rule — keeping a safe distance behind the vehicle in front.

Driving defensively can save lives and reduce injuries and associated costs.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Negative stress

Too much negative stress can be harmful to both individuals and the workplace as a whole.

It can cause decreased productivity and morale, increased lateness and absenteeism, employee turnover, confrontational or violent behavior, and unpleasant work relationships and conflict among coworkers.

If these effects of negative stress are present in your workplace, acknowledge they exist and start dealing with them by recognizing the causes. Learn to manage stress effectively to improve your quality of life.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your Safety Office.