National Dog Bite Prevention Week, April 14â20, 2019 Sponsored by the United States Postal ServiceÂź, National Dog Bite Prevention Week* is a public service campaign that offers safety tips and emphasizes the need for increased owner responsibility in the prevention of dog attacks. From nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggressive dog behavior poses a…
It might not surprise you that dog bites are among the top accidents involving postal workers. After all, dog bites get a lot of media attention and even have a week dedicated to their prevention. But thatâs just one type of accident. Others include accidents involving motor vehicles, falls, and repetitive motion injuries. These risks…
The U.S. Postal ServiceÂź continues its tradition of calling attention to one of the nationâs most commonly reported public health problems: dog attacks and bites. From nips and bites to actual attacks, violent dog behavior continues to pose a serious threat to our employees. Previously, National Dog Bite Prevention Week (NDBPW) took place during the…
USPS marks the event each year by emphasizing the organizationâs efforts to reduce dog attacks and bites, two of the nationâs most commonly reported public health problems. The article includes prevention tips and communication materials that can be used to educate employees and the public. The April 28 Postal Bulletin also has stamp announcements and…
By Allie Ferguson – May 17, 2015 This week, the U.S. Postal Service released its rankings for dog attacks on postal workers in 2014, and Los Angeles was number one on the list. Seventy-four letter carriers in the L.A. area were attacked last year. “Dog bites mailman” may be a cliche, but if you’ve ever…
Collaboration Promotes National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 19-25 May 15, 2013 Release No. 13-052 WASHINGTON â As a prelude to National Dog Bite Prevention Week, the Postal Service released its dog attack city rankings today and urged pet owners to help reduce the incidence of dog bites to letter carriers. âIf our letter carriers deem…
