Dog bite prevention

On Saturdays deliver parcels on park and loop splits before delivering mail in order to look for unsecured dogs in front yards with their owners. Honk and wave to the residents, let them know you’ll be back around with the mail soon and ask for the dog to be secured.

Put your foot on the door when delivering accountable mail or attempting parcels to prevent dogs from getting out of the house. If it’s a screen door, call out “Postal Service mail delivery – please secure your dog,” ring the bell and step back.

All dogs bite! Following dog bite prevention procedures prevent injury and emotional distress.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Computer monitors

When working at a computer, adjust your monitor screen so it’s a suitable distance from your eyes with the top of the screen at, or a little below, eye level. Specific monitor placement depends on what works best for you. Position the screen to avoid glare. Adjust image color, brightness and contrast. When possible, select a white or light background screen color and a dark color for text. This helps to reduce glare and reflections from overhead lights and light-colored clothing. Clean your screen periodically to get rid of smudges and dust.

Adjusting your monitor and screen settings will prevent eye and neck strain and enable you to be more productive.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.