Friday • October16

Smart Business Moment

Unplug It

Save Postal Energy

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Unplug It

Save Postal Energy

The Postal Service has a goal to reduce energy used in postal buildings.
Set thermostats correctly, shut off heating and cooling in unused areas, use power saving settings for office equipment, keep loading dock doors closed, unplug chargers and power cords, and install occupancy sensors.

Saving energy saves money and the planet.

And that’s smart business.

For more information, please visit: http://blue.usps.gov/sustainability/

Alternate business moment

FOIA: Records Search

Did You Look Everywhere?

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FOIA: Records Search

Did You Look Everywhere?

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request requires a search for any and all pertinent records that may exist electronically or in hard copy.
If a proper search isn’t conducted, the person making the request can legally challenge the Postal Service’s decision. That could result in litigation and/or the additional expense of using postal resources to correct the deficiency.

Processing FOIA requests correctly saves the Postal Service time and money.

And that’s smart business.

Smart Safety Moment

Think safety

Now that’s a good thought.

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Think safety

Now that’s a good thought.

Thinking reduces accidents and injuries. About 90 percent of all accidents can be attributed to unsafe acts on the part of the worker, and failure to think before acting is the cause of practically all of those accidents.

It takes discipline. Many accidents can be averted by thinking carefully about consequences before acting.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

Alternate safety moment

Handling stress

Push your pause button.

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Handling stress

Push your pause button.

When you acknowledge the signs of harmful stress, you can learn how to cope with it. Count to 10 — or higher. Take a few deep breaths or a few sips of water before reacting. Take a few minutes to think about the situation if you don’t need to react instantly. Calm down and even write out your thoughts.

Making time to relax for short periods during the day is a way to manage overall stress in our lives.

And that’s smart safety!

For additional information or guidance, contact your safety office.

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Your Smart Business Moment and Your Smart Safety Moment.

Smart Business Moment

Unplug It

Alternate business moment

FOIA: Records Search

Smart Safety Moment

Think safety

Alternate safety moment

Handling stress

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