Friday • September13

Smart Business Moment

Appointments to Partisan Political Office

If Appointed, You May Serve

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Appointments to Partisan Political Office

If Appointed, You May Serve

The Hatch Act prohibits a Postal Service employee from running as a candidate in a partisan election. However, it doesn’t prohibit you from being appointed to a partisan political office. For example, if you’re appointed deputy town clerk as a Republican or a city commissioner as a Democrat, that’s OK.
Remember: You can’t engage in political activity while on duty, in a postal or government building, in uniform, or in a postal vehicle.

Serving your community through political activity outside of your postal employment preserves the public’s trust in the Postal Service and doesn’t violate the Hatch Act.

And that’s smart business.

Contact the Ethics Office (ethics.help@usps.gov) for more information about the Hatch Act.

Alternate business moment

Business Relationships

Meet Customers Respectfully

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Business Relationships

Meet Customers Respectfully

Look people in the eyes when you speak to them.
Pay attention to what they’re saying.
Eye contact is vital for effective communication. It shows respect and interest.

Giving customers proper attention helps improve the customer experience, which is good for the USPS bottom line.

And that’s smart business.

Smart Safety Moment

Heat stress

When the going gets hot, don’t let the heat stress your body.

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Heat stress

When the going gets hot, don’t let the heat stress your body.

Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing that reflects some of the sun’s energy. It’s also a good idea to wear hats or use an umbrella. Drink water or unsweetened juice continuously even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine, which dehydrate the body. Eat several small meals and avoid foods high in protein, which increase metabolic heat. Take breaks in a cool place.

If you or someone else shows signs of a heat-related illness, stop activity and find a cool place.

USPS keeps employees safe and productive by giving them the knowledge they need on the job.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your Safety Office.

Alternate safety moment

Using stairs

Don’t fall for it.

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Using stairs

Don’t fall for it.

Use the handrail when going up or down the stairs. It’s the most important thing you can do. It gives you two points of contact and good balance. Never run. Never finger the mail while you’re stepping. Focus on the stairs, not conversations or other distractions. Always look straight ahead.

Take it one step at a time. Get help if you have to carry something. Make sure you always have at least one hand free. And if the steps are outside, be extremely careful in rain or snow.

Following these tips will help keep you from a fall that could result in injury and lost work days.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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