DOL-OSHA announces proposed changes to clarify regulations on authorized employee representation during workplace inspections

Posted on August 31, 2023 by 21cpw

August 29, 2023 Department of Labor announces proposed changes to clarify regulations on authorized employee representation during workplace inspections Seeks public, stakeholder comments on proposed changes WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to revise regulations regarding who can be authorized by employees to act as their representative…

USPS: Make emergency preparedness a priority

Posted on August 31, 2023 by 21cpw

August 31, 2023 September is National Preparedness Month, and the Postal Service is encouraging employees to take time to prepare for the unexpected. “Disaster professionals suggest scheduling time on your calendar to create an emergency plan,” said USPS Corporate Affairs Vice President Judy de Torok, who oversees the organization’s continuity and preparedness team. Here are some…

USPS: Maui fires – Post Office closed in Lahaina, HI

Posted on August 21, 2023 by 21cpw

August 21, 2023 All USPS employees on Maui have been accounted for after wildfires engulfed large swaths of the Hawaiian island this month, the worst natural disaster in the state’s history. Seven postal workers lost their homes, and the homes of two others were damaged. The town of Lahaina — once the capital of the…

DOL-OSHA: USPS Wisconsin facility cited for serious violations, fined $68,754

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by 21cpw

August 8, 2023 Dear Amy DeBauche, On 02/22/2023, an OSHA compliance officer met with you or your representative as part of an inspection at 410 West Franklin Street, Appleton, WI 54911. This letter includes the citations for the violations that were found (see summary below). Please choose one of the three options from the box…

Postal workers help out in the heat, Several facilities have set up hydration stations

Posted on August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 by 21cpw

August 3, 2023 USPS employees are doing their best to ensure that colleagues stay healthy during the hottest summer on record thus far. Several facilities have set up hydration stations, where employees can get a cold drink and read tips on heat safety. The Pacoima Post Office in Los Angeles has both in-office and traveling…

USPS: Protect the mailstream – properly dispose of hazardous, regulated items

Posted on August 4, 2023 by 21cpw

August 3, 2023 The Postal Service wants to remind employees to safeguard the mailstream from improperly wrapped or damaged packages containing hazardous materials. Once packages containing damaged, leaking or nonmailable hazardous materials are identified, they should be brought to a designated rewrap or hazardous material mail staging area for assessment. Hazardous items that are disposed…

USPS: Inspection Service has Postal Police openings

Posted on July 31, 2023 by 21cpw

July 31, 2023 Are you interested in becoming a Postal Police officer? Postal Police officers protect USPS employees, customers, facilities, property and the U.S. Mail. The Postal Inspection Service is looking to hire in select locations around the country. Positions are available in Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Chicago; Cleveland; Dallas; Detroit; Los Angeles; Memphis, TN; Miami;…

Department of Labor: National Whistleblower Day is July 30

Posted on July 23, 2023July 23, 2023 by 21cpw

It’s illegal to retaliate against employees who report violations or raise concerns about unsafe conditions or illegal practices at their workplace. Know your rights and speak up because your voice matters. Learn more at https://whistleblowers.gov