Wednesday • July9

Smart Business Moment

Redaction is Protection

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Redaction is Protection

FOIA Exemptions

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires the Postal Service to provide records in response to requests from the public, but some information is exempt from disclosure.

The Postal Service most frequently relies on exemptions to redact information of a commercial nature, deliberative information, and personal information.

Properly applying these common redactions protects exempt information from public disclosure.

And that’s smart business.

More information is at the internal FOIA website on Blue (https://blue.usps.gov/uspslaw/foia-privacy-act.htm) and the external FOIA website (https://about.usps.com/who/legal/foia/).

Contact the Privacy and Records Management Office (FOIA12@usps.gov) for guidance.

Alternate business moment

Committed to Quality Work

It takes a team effort.

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Committed to Quality Work

It takes a team effort.

Trusting that one’s co-workers share a commitment to quality is vital to excellent team performance. All employees need to be in an environment where there is mutual trust and a respect for one another’s efforts and results. This starts with a deep awareness of work standards and team expectations.

Help them feel proud.

And that’s smart business.

Smart Safety Moment

Cellphones and driving

Drive now, talk later.

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Cellphones and driving

Drive now, talk later.

Using a cellphone while driving — whether hands-free or handheld — is dangerous. Break the habit. Schedule calls for times when you’re not driving. Tell people not to call you when you’re at the wheel. If a ringing phone is too tempting, mute it or put it in the glove box before you turn the key.

Consider using call blocking technology when driving. Or just turn off the phone.

Not being distracted by a cellphone allows you to concentrate on driving.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office

Alternate safety moment

Healthy eating

Practice healthy eating habits.

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Healthy eating

Practice healthy eating habits.

Choose fish or lean cuts of meat. Opt for plant-based foods. Bring your lunch to work. Don’t skip breakfast — there’s always time for fruit. Drink lots of water throughout the day. Keep healthy snacks in your desk drawer. Avoid sugar.

Eating healthier gives you more energy and can help you maintain your weight.

And that’s smart safety.

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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