Hazard assessments

Postal facilities should perform hazard assessments to identify safety and health hazards and determine whether OSHA personal protective equipment standards apply to the workplace. Conduct a walk-through survey. Review records such as accident logs, material safety data sheets and OSHA logs. Evaluate the effectiveness of existing job safety analyses. Get input from supervisors and affected employees. Review work tasks, equipment and facilities.

Hazard reassessments must be performed annually or as necessary, such as when new processes or equipment are introduced or when changes to existing protective equipment practices may be warranted.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Street supervision

Supervisors conduct driving observations to identify and correct unsafe actions that could cause accidents. PS Form 4584, Observation of Driving Practices, is used to improve employee performance at the wheel.

How often are observations conducted?

• Non-career: once per quarter.
• Probationary (0-3 months): 30, 60, 80 day evaluations.
• 4-23 months postal experience: once per quarter.
• More than two years postal experience: twice per year.

Driver observations provide an opportunity for supervisors to give recognition for safe driving practices and identify unsafe practices in need of improvement.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.