Tuesday • October29

Smart Business Moment

FOIA: Personal Information

Not All Information is Treated Alike

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FOIA: Personal Information

Not All Information is Treated Alike

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides the public access to records, unless the records are exempt from disclosure.
Exemption 6, for example, applies to personal information. Any records or files that contain information concerning particular individuals qualify for this protection. Disclosure of such information would be an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. For instance, postal records that relate to change of address forms of individuals are files that qualify under this exemption and would serve no public interest.

Withholding a postal customer’s private and personal information is allowed under FOIA.

And that’s smart business.

Alternate business moment

Returning from Lunch and Breaks

Time Flies

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Returning from Lunch and Breaks

Time Flies

In order to maintain effective mail operations, the Postal Service must stay on schedule.
Employees returning timely from lunches and breaks keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Proper mealtime clock rings reduces clock-ring errors and promotes effective operations.

Returning timely from lunch and breaks keeps the Postal Service running on schedule.

And that’s smart business.

-Submitted anonymously by an employee

Smart Safety Moment

Halloween safety

A safe Halloween is the best treat.

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Halloween safety

A safe Halloween is the best treat.

Keep decorations far away from open flames and use battery-operated candles or glow-sticks in jack-o-lanterns. When choosing costumes, stay away from billowing or long-trailing fabric that could cause trips or falls or those made from flammable material. Give your children flashlights or glow sticks so they can see where they’re going — and others can see them. Masks should have eye holes large enough to see clearly. Or opt for face paint and makeup instead. Make sure kids obey traffic signals and crosswalks and stick to familiar, well-lighted areas.

Trick-or-treating hours are normally 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours to help ensure Halloween remains festive and fun.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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Hand exercises

Grasp the importance of this.

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Hand exercises

Grasp the importance of this.

As part of your daily routine, don’t forget your digits. To stretch your hand, make a fist, then extend and spread your fingers. Hold each position for several seconds then allow your hand and fingers to relax. These exercises can help prevent muscular skeletal injuries.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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