Handbook EL-814 - Postal Employee's Guide to Safety - APWU

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EmergencyTelephone NumbersFirst Aid, Medical, or Health UnitAmbulance (Emergency Rescue)ServiceHospitalPolice DepartmentFire DepartmentSafety OfficeSecurity OfficeHazardous Materials Spill or LeakControl TeamInjury Compensation ControlOffice or Control PointEmployee Assistance Program 800-EAP-4-YOU(24-hour, toll-free numbers) (800-327-4968)TTY: 877-492-7341Inspection Service 877-USMAIL-5 or(24-hour, toll-free number) 877-876-2455Use this handbook only during regular work hours and only onPostal Service premises.
Transmittal Postal Employee's Letter Guide to SafetyHandbook EL-814 June 2008Transmittal LetterA. Explanation. The Postal Service ® is committedto providing its employees and customers with asafe and healthy environment and complyingwith applicable safety laws and regulations. Akey strategy in the Postal Service'sTransformation Plan is building a highly effectiveand motivated workforce. A safe and healthyworkplace, free from safety hazards, is importantfor helping us achieve that goal. This guideprovides Postal Service employees with policies,procedures, and guidelines pertaining to safework practices.B. Revision. Changes in Postal Service policyrequired revisions to the August 2006 edition.C. Online Availability. You may view this handbookin electronic format on the Postal ServicePolicyNet Web site.1. Go to http://blue.usps.gov.2. Under “Essential Links” in the left-handcolumn, click References.3. Under “PolicyNet” on the right-hand side,click HBKs.
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vehicle is in motion. You may leave
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• Enter all unregulated or unprot
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6. Loading• Make sure that any ma
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• Approach an aircraft only after
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C. Monitors• Adjust monitor scree
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