Accuracy in Scanning

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Accuracy in Scanning

It’s in the Scan

Following proper scanning procedures is a key Postal Service policy that ensures accurate tracking and provides visibility for our customers.

Every scan matters—it updates the system in real time, giving customers confidence that their mail and packages will arrive when expected.

Accurate scanning not only reduces customer inquiries, but also minimizes delays caused by missing or incorrect tracking information. Accurate scanning provides reliability, which strengthens the brand and maintains the public’s trust.

And that’s smart business.

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Sanitize Before Sending

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Sanitize Before Sending

Sanitize Before Sending

When reviewing a document that’s responsive to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, you must redact all exempt information, add the appropriate FOIA exemption code to each redaction, and check that all hidden data, hyperlinks, and metadata have been removed before releasing it.

Reviewing and redacting documents with care furthers compliance with FOIA and makes sure that exempt information is not released inappropriately.

And that’s smart business.

Contact your FOIA coordinator or the FOIA team – at foia12@usps.gov – with any technical questions on using or obtaining Adobe Acrobat Pro, including how to check whether hidden data, hyperlinks, and metadata have been removed from a document prior to release.

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Backing accidents

Forward thinking beats backwards driving.

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Backing accidents

Forward thinking beats backwards driving.

Backing accidents can be prevented. Plan and drive your route to avoid backing whenever possible. Use all mirrors — and make sure they’re adjusted properly. Don’t park in a space from which you have to back out. Always back up slowly because you can’t see everything behind your vehicle. If you have to back, get out and look around to be aware of your surroundings.

Backing safely reduces accidents, injuries and damage to vehicles.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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Hand washing techniques

Washing those germs right out of your life.

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Hand washing techniques

Washing those germs right out of your life.

Prevent the spread of disease by washing your hands frequently or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. There’s a technique to proper hand washing. Wet your hands with clean running water and apply soap. Lather and scrub well for at least 20 seconds. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Clean hands can help keep you healthier and prevent you from spreading germs to others.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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