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Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001
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Safety Practices
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133.1
Always exercise care to avoid personal injury and report all hazardous
conditions to the unit manager (see part 812 for vehicle safety).
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133.2
Do not finger mail when driving, or when walking up or down steps or curbs,
when crossing streets, or at any time it would create a safety hazard to the
carriers or to the public.
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133.3
Use crosswalks when crossing busy streets, and following traffic signals or
the direction of traffic control personnel.
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133.4
Do not litter streets with twine or facing slips used in relay of mail. Deposit
litter in street trash receptacles or return to office for proper disposal.
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133.5
Do not antagonize or attempt to pet dogs. Use animal repellent on attacking
animals. Carriers are not required to deliver mail where dogs or other animals
interfere. Report interference to manager. If service is withdrawn, use Forms
3982 or 1564-B to record special instructions.
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133.6
Report immediately when you are being followed. A number of important
arrests have resulted from such reports.
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133.7
Handle mail containing biological specimens, blood samples, dry ice, and
other potentially hazardous material (HAZMAT) carefully. Careful attention
should be paid to mail that is addressed to and from a laboratory or chemical
company, since it suggests that the mail may contain HAZMAT. Additionally,
package markings such as "ORM-D" (Other Regulated Material Class D) also
indicate HAZMAT. Do not throw, drop, or slide packages containing HAZMAT,
or handle them in such a way that they could be crushed or overlooked
pending delivery or dispatch. Special attention should be paid to HAZMAT
that has the sound of broken glass, a stain on the package, an unusual odor,
or signs of damage or tampering. Report all such material to your supervisor
immediately.
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14 Equipment and Supplies
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All necessary equipment and supplies required will be furnished by the U.S.
Postal Service.
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142
Keep desk drawers neat and clean and free from extraneous matter. Keep
ink pad, straps, hand stamp, etc., in the drawer, not on the case.
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Maintain satchel, with attached forms pouch (Item 1200-D), in good order and
place it in the hamper or suspend it from a case hook when not in use. Check
the forms pouch several times each week to be sure all necessary forms are
there when needed.
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DPS mail presented in trays may have marker cards included in the trays to
identify relay points. All marker cards must be returned to the designated
location in the post office each day so they can be re-used. Marker cards
must not be left in relay boxes, vehicles, etc., overnight.
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