Helmets required

Postal Service employees who use a bicycle or tricycle in the performance of outdoor duties must wear a helmet. Helmets should fit snugly without any movement from side to side, have a chin strap and comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations.

Wearing a bike helmet helps prevent head injuries in accidents. For more information refer to Management Instruction EL-823-2016-5, Bicycle Helmets.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Automated equipment

Enforce these basic safety rules around automated equipment:

• Never allow untrained employees to work on or with automated or other powered equipment.
• Employees must observe and follow all warning signs and notices that have been installed on equipment for their protection.
• Employees must comply with all safety and health regulations, procedures and practices.
• Warn employees not to wear loose clothing, long or unconfined hair, or dangling jewelry around equipment.
• Never allow employees to override or disable safety interlocks or switches.
• Make sure employees check for defects in equipment before using.

Supervisors are responsible for documenting and maintaining employee training records.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.