June 28, 2026 Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, so we must stay vigilant and know what to do incase one occurs while on the job. For postal workers, one of the most important things to remember is that every employee has the right to call 911 during an emergency at work—and your right to call … Read more
March 16, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees that it has a zero-tolerance policy regarding workplace threats and violence. The organization is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to … Read more
February 10, 2026 The Postal Service wants employees to take precautions to avoid frostbite, hypothermia and other winter health threats. Here’s what you should know: • Frostbite occurs when skin and the underlying tissue freeze after being exposed to extreme cold for long periods. The fingers, toes and feet are most affected, but other extremities … Read more
August 5, 2025 With much of the nation experiencing a heat wave, the Postal Service is reminding employees who work in hot conditions to take the following steps: • Hydrate before, during and after work — even if you don’t feel thirsty. • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting and breathable clothing. • Avoid direct sunlight whenever … Read more
March 29, 2024 The Postal Service is reminding employees that it has a zero-tolerance policy regarding workplace threats and violence. The organization is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to … Read more
February 8, 2022 The Postal Service is committed to cultivating a positive and safe work environment that’s free of threats, intimidation, bullying and violence for all employees. To help fulfill this commitment, a threat assessment team is available to respond to threats, assaults and potential violence at all USPS locations. These teams are located at … Read more
October 25, 2021 Chief Postal Inspector Gary R. Barksdale has a message for Postal Service employees: Be careful out there. “To say the last year and a half has been challenging is an understatement,” Barksdale said, citing statistics that show violent crime has surged during the coronavirus pandemic. For example, FBI data show murders are … Read more
Rising temperatures can put employees at risk for heat illnesses. When the body is unable to cool itself by sweating, heat illnesses such as heat stress, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke may occur. Symptoms range from mild and easily correctable to severe and life- threatening. High temperatures and humidity, direct sun or heat, … Read more
