If you’re on duty or in uniform at any postal facility, you’re prohibited from engaging in any outside sales activity — including soliciting business or taking orders for yourself or someone else.
For example, you can’t sell cosmetics or take orders for mulch on postal premises.
When you don’t engage in outside sales activity at work, you help maintain a harmonious work environment — your colleagues won’t feel coerced or obligated to buy something from you.
And that’s smart business.
Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for guidance on sales activity.
Being prepared for an emergency is about staying safe during a disaster. It’s also about how to stay comfortable, clean, fed and healthy afterward. If you lost power, your refrigerator wouldn’t keep foods cold. The microwave couldn’t heat them up. You might not get clean water out of your faucets. How would you find out whether it’s safe to play outside? Not from the TV or computer!
Build an emergency kit before an emergency strikes. Include enough nonperishable food, water, clothing and supplies to last for at least three days.
And that’s smart safety!
For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for age 4 and ages 11 through 27 in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Buckling up is the most important safety measure you can take to protect yourself in a crash. During a collision, wearing your seatbelt prevents you from hitting the windshield, steering wheel, door or something else. It also keeps you from being thrown from the vehicle.
You can be fined in 49 states for not wearing your seatbelt. Wearing seatbelts reduces injuries and saves lives and money.
And that’s smart safety!
For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.