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POSTAL BULLETIN 22164 (9-29-05)
Employees
REVISED PUBLICATION
Publication 260-A, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Delivering a World of Career
Opportunities
We have revised Publication 260-A, U.S. Postal Inspection
Service, Delivering a World of Career Opportunities.
The new edition emphasizes who postal inspectors are and
what we do.
Publication 260-A is available on the Postal Service
PolicyNet Web site:
Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click
on References.
Under “References” in the right-hand column, under
“Policies,” click on PolicyNet.
Then click on HBKs.
(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web
site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)
It is also available on the Postal Service Internet:
Go to www.usps.com.
Click on About USPS & News, then Forms & Publications,
then Postal Periodicals and Publications, and
then Publications.
SAFETY ALERT
National Fire Prevention Week — October 9–15, 2005
Each October, the nation observes National Fire Prevention
Week. This year’s observance will be conducted
October 9 through 15. Please join in supporting this effort
by giving special attention to identifying and correcting conditions
that may cause fires. In 2004, almost 4,000 people
in the United States died as the result of fires. More than 80
percent of these deaths occurred in the home. In the Postal
Service, over the last 6 years, the average number of
fires per year in buildings and vehicles was 498. These
tragedies are grim and unnecessary. Fire safety is always
important. Fire Prevention Week provides us with the added
opportunity to identify and correct conditions at work and
at home that may cause fires and tragic losses.
You can help prevent fires by taking these actions at
work:
Practice good housekeeping (maintain a neat and
clean work area).
Obey smoking regulations.
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You can order Publication 260-A from the Material Distribution
Center (MDC). Use touch tone order entry (TTOE).
Call 800-332-0317, option 2.
Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register,
call 800-332-0317, option 1, extension 2925, and follow the
prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering
before placing your first order.)
Use the following information to order Publication 260-A:
PSIN: PUB 260-A
PSN: 7610-04-000-8760
Unit of Measure: EA
Minimum Order Quantity: 1
Quick Pick Number: N/A
Bulk Pack Quantity: 1,000
Price: $0.2813
— Office of Recruitment,
Postal Inspection Service, 9-29-05
Keep fire doors, exits, stairs, and emergency
equipment clear of obstructions.
Keep all flammable and combustible materials
away from sources of ignition.
Ensure that electrical systems are not overloaded.
Report fire hazards.
At home, you can protect your family by taking these
actions:
Never overload electrical systems.
Ensure that a fire extinguisher is located in your
home and is accessible.
Install smoke detectors, check them once a
month, and change batteries at least once a year.
Establish and practice a home fire evacuation
plan with all family members.