Backing accidents

Develop some good habits that help prevent backing accidents.

• Get to know your vehicle’s blind spots and check them. Mirrors don’t give you the whole picture.
• Walk around your vehicle to check for pedestrians (especially children), potholes and tire hazards. This also helps you accurately gauge your clearance from other vehicles or objects.
• Double check all mirrors before you put your vehicle in reverse. Never back up when the mirrors are covered with ice, grunge or anything else that prevents a clear view.
• Be extra cautious backing in inclement weather.
• Tap the horn twice to warn everyone that you’re going to back up

Practicing safe backing procedures prevents financial liability to USPS because of property damage or injury.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Bloodborne disease exposure

The Postal Service has procedures to assist safety and health personnel in identifying the small number of employees, such as medical staff, who routinely perform tasks that could involve exposure to blood or infectious materials. First aid treatment is an example. Management Instruction EL-810-2017-4 provides policy guidance on compliance with OSHA requirements.

It’s USPS policy to protect the safety and health of all its employees and to comply with OSHA regulations.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your Safety Office.