Cultivating a variety of perspectives from employees with diverse backgrounds increases creativity and employee engagement, which leads to innovative problem solving and a stronger organizational reputation.
A stronger organizational reputation improves customer satisfaction, attracts talented applicants, and reduces employee turnover.
Studies show that diverse companies have greater success. Do your part to continue the Postal Service’s long-standing history of fostering diversity through inclusion and collaborative problem-solving.
The National Safety Council says the prescription painkiller epidemic poses a unique challenge for employers. These medications are powerful, highly addictive drugs that have the potential to cause impairment and increase the risk of workplace accidents, errors and injury. Over-the-counter medications, like sleep aids and cough medicine, also pose safety risks.
Read the drug’s label. It’s important for taking care of yourself and your family. It tells you what the medicine is supposed to do, who should or shouldn’t take it, as well as usage and safety information.
And that’s smart safety!
For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.
Handbook EL 803 – Maintenance Employee’s Guide to Safety, has policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to your work. Check it out.
By building an effective, productive and hazard-free workplace, USPS provides employees and customers with a safe and healthy environment, and complies with safety laws and regulations.
And that’s smart safety!
For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.