Serious accident reporting

All serious accidents must be reported and documented. OSHA requires it. And USPS can be fined if it doesn’t. What’s a serious accident?

• Any accident that results in a fatality or inpatient hospitalization of one or more employees.
• Any occupational illness or disease that results in the death of an employee.
• Any accident involving non-employees that results in a fatality or the inpatient hospitalization of one or more persons.
• Occupational accidents that result in the death of an employee or non-employee within six months of the date of the accident.
• Any occupational injury to an employee or non-employee involving mutilation, amputation, or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
• Occupational accidents involving property damage exceeding $100,000.
• Any occupational accident of one or more employees that results in inpatient hospitalization due to chemical exposure.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Cyclist awareness

If you’re parked at the curb and open your car door without first checking your mirrors, you risk “dooring” a passing cyclist. The bike rider could crash into the door or get knocked into traffic. Whenever you’re parked, check your mirrors to see if a bike is approaching before you open your door.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.