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

Emergency Telephone NumbersFirst Aid, Medical, or Health UnitAmbulance (Emergency Rescue) ServiceHospitalPolice DepartmentFire DepartmentSafety OfficeSecurity OfficeHazardous Materials Spill or Leak Control TeamInjury Compensation Control Office or Control PointEmployee Assistance Program800-EAP-4-YOU(24-hour, toll-free numbers)(800-327-4968)TTY: 877-492-7341 Inspection Service 877-USMAIL-5 or (24-hour, toll-free number) 877-876-2455 Use this Handbook only during regular work hours and only on Postal Service LetterPostal employee s Guide to SafetyHandbook EL-814 November 2013 Transmittal The Postal Service is committed to providing its employees and customers with a safe and healthy environment and complying with applicable Safety laws and regulations. A key strategy in the Postal Service's Transformation Plan is building a highly effective and motivated workforce.

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1 Emergency Telephone NumbersFirst Aid, Medical, or Health UnitAmbulance (Emergency Rescue) ServiceHospitalPolice DepartmentFire DepartmentSafety OfficeSecurity OfficeHazardous Materials Spill or Leak Control TeamInjury Compensation Control Office or Control PointEmployee Assistance Program800-EAP-4-YOU(24-hour, toll-free numbers)(800-327-4968)TTY: 877-492-7341 Inspection Service 877-USMAIL-5 or (24-hour, toll-free number) 877-876-2455 Use this Handbook only during regular work hours and only on Postal Service LetterPostal employee s Guide to SafetyHandbook EL-814 November 2013 Transmittal The Postal Service is committed to providing its employees and customers with a safe and healthy environment and complying with applicable Safety laws and regulations. A key strategy in the Postal Service's Transformation Plan is building a highly effective and motivated workforce.

2 A safe and healthy workplace, free from Safety hazards, is important for helping us achieve that goal. This Guide provides Postal Service employees with policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to safe work Changes in Postal Service policy required revisions to the June 2008 Availability. You may view this Handbook in electronic format on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site. to Essential Links in the left-hand column, click PolicyNet on the right-hand side, click HBKs.(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is ) Instructions. You may order printed copies of Handbook EL-814 from the Material Distribution Center (MDC) using Touch Tone Order Entry (TTOE). Call : You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, select option 1, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order.)

3 And Questions. Address any comments and questions on the content of this Handbook to:DIRECTOR, Safety AND HEALTHUS Postal SERVICE475 L ENFANT PLZ SW RM 9801 WASHINGTON DC This material is to be used only during authorized work hours and on Postal Service Date. This Handbook is effective November DeCarloDirectorSafety and HealthvContentsEmergency Telephone Numbers .. iiIntroduction .. 1 Section I. General Safety Rules .. 3A. General Rules .. 3B. Environmental Protection .. 4C. Office Safety .. 41. Obstructions .. 52. Climbing .. 63. Lifting .. 6D. Elevators .. 6E. Dock Safety .. 6F. Rest Bars .. 7G. Personal Portable Headsets .. 8 Section II. Occupational Injury or Illness .. 9A. Reporting Injuries or Illness .. 91. Treatment .. 92. Reporting .. 93. Prevention .. 9B. Treating Eye Injuries .. 10C. Using Emergency First Aid Telephone Numbers.

4 10viSection III. Fire Prevention and Protection .. 11A. Reporting Fire Hazards .. 11B. Emergency Evacuation .. 11C. Fire in Your Work Area .. 11D. Fire-Fighting Equipment .. 12E. Flammable Materials .. 12F. Smoking .. 13 Section IV. Personal Safety and Protective Equipment .. 14A. Personal Safety .. 141. Clothing .. 142. Jewelry .. 143. Hair .. 144. Shoes .. 15B. Personal Protective Equipment.. 151. Eye and Face Protection .. 162. Hand Protection .. 163. Head Protection .. 174. Hearing Protection .. 185. Respiratory Protection .. 18 Section V. Housekeeping and Sanitation .. 19A. Personal Items.. 19B. Obstacles .. 19C. Spills and Leaks of Hazardous Materials .. 20D. Tools and Other Portable Equipment .. 20E. Cleaning .. 20F. Using Compressed Air .. 21viiSection VI. Machinery and Electrical Equipment.

5 22A. General Rules .. 22B. Machine Guarding .. 22C. Emergency Stop Buttons, Switches, and Cords .. 23D. Conveyors, Sorters, and Other Mechanized Equipment .. 23E. Cords .. 24F. Grounding.. 24G. Tools .. 25H. Lockout Procedures .. Equipment .. 25 Section VII. Lifting, Material Handling and Other Equipment .. 26A. Lifting Guidelines .. 26B. Material-Handling Equipment.. 27C. Portable Utility Platforms .. 27D. Hand Trucks, Hampers, and Containers .. 281. General Rules .. 282. Hampers .. 283. Containers .. 29E. Other Equipment .. 30 Section VIII. Powered Industrial Trucks .. 31A. Operating Rules .. 311. General Rules .. 312. Lift Trucks .. 32B. Warning Devices and Protective Equipment .. 33viiiC. Towing Wheeled Equipment .. 33D. Towing Wheeled Equipment 12 Foot Aisle Facilities .. 34E. Repairs .. 36 Section IX.

6 Mail Delivery .. 37A. Fingering Mail .. 37B. Hazardous Conditions.. 37C. Mail Collection.. 37D. Animals and Insects .. 381. General Rules .. 382. Medical Treatment of Animal Bites or Insect Stings .. 39 Section X. Motor Vehicles .. 40A. Licenses .. 40B. Civil Laws .. 40C. Reporting Accidents .. 41D. Vehicle Regulations .. 411. Vehicle Safety Inspections .. 412. Safety Belts .. 423. Doors .. 424. Fueling .. 435. Engine Exhaust .. 436. Tire Safety Cages .. 44E. Driving Regulations .. 441. General Rules .. 442. Speed .. 453. Backing Up .. 454. Parking .. 46ix5. Passengers .. 466. Loading.. 477. Parking Lots .. 47 Section XI. Air Mail Facilities/Centers .. 48A. General Rules .. 48B. Operator and Vehicle Regulation .. 48 Section XII. Seated Keying Activities .. 50A. Workstation Chairs .. 50B.

7 Keyboards .. 50C. Monitors .. 51D. Footrests .. 51E. Work Practices .. 51F. Rotation .. 51xThis page has been intentionally left booklet provides simple easy-to-locate Safety rules and procedures so that you can familiarize yourself with those rules that apply to your job. The booklet is intended for reference only. It is not to be taken off Postal Service premises and should be used only during regular work hours. The booklet is not intended to be all-inclusive, as it cannot cover all the conditions that may arise on your job. Your local office may have more specific rules to supplement these the Occupational Safety and Health Administration does not cite employees for violation of their responsibilities, each employee shall comply with all occupational Safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued under the Act that are applicable.

8 Occupational Safety and Health programs are generally the same as for workers in states covered by OSHA. See OSHA 3021, 1997 (Revised). The omission of any Safety information from this booklet does not reduce your personal responsibility to remain alert and use good judgment when performing your duties. If any rule or procedure is not perfectly clear to you, ask your supervisor for clarification. Learn and use all the Safety rules and procedures that apply to your job. The Postal Service welcomes any suggestions you may have that might improve the Safety of operations. Submit your suggestions to your supervisor. You may wish to submit a suggestion or idea using the eIDEAS program on the Postal Service Blue page. As an alternative, you can use PS Form 1270, Idea you observe an unsafe condition or an unsafe act, report it to your supervisor immediately. Use PS Form 1767, Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition, or Practice, to document the condition.

9 If you wish to remain anonymous, file PS Form 1767 directly with your installation's Safety personnel. Without revealing your name, they will immediately give the report to your supervisor for necessary action. (In such cases, Safety personnel must not disclose the name of the individual making the report.)3 Section I: General Safety RulesSafety rules are for your benefit; observing safe working practices and Postal Service Safety rules is a primary responsibility of all Postal Service employees. General Safety rules include, but are not limited to the following rules: Never work under the influence of intoxicants. Never sell, possess, or use illegal drugs on Postal Service premises. If you are required to take physician-prescribed drugs that could impair your mental or physical abilities, you must notify your supervisor; never drive or work around moving equipment while under the influence of drugs.

10 Never keep contraband material such as firearms, dangerous weapons, fireworks, intoxicants, or illegal drugs on Postal premises. Never engage in horseplay, scuffling, fighting, or playing practical jokes on Postal Service premises. Do not run in Postal Service facilities. Hold the handrail when walking down stairs. Do not toss or throw packages or bundles, unless required by the operation ( , culling belt, etc.). Observe all warning signs and notices that have been installed for your protection. Comply with all Safety and health regulations, procedures, and practices, including the use of approved personal protective equipment (PPE). Keep your work area in a safe and healthful condition through proper maintenance of property and equipment. Immediately report Safety hazards and unsafe working conditions to your Keep physically and mentally fit to meet the job requirements.


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