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REVISED PUBLICATION Publication 260-A, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Delivering a World of Career OpportunitiesWe have revised Publication 260-A, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Delivering a World of Career Opportunities. The new edition emphasizes who postal inspectors are and what we do. Publication 260-A is available on the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site: • Go to http://blue.usps.gov. • Under "Essential Links" in the left-hand column, click on References. • Under "References" in the right-hand column, under "Policies," click on PolicyNet. • Then click on HBKs. (The direct URL for the Postal ServiceTM PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.) It is also available on the Postal Service Internet: • Go to www.usps.com. • Click on About USPS & News, then Forms & Publications, then Postal Periodicals and Publications, and then Publications. You can order Publication 260-A from the Material Distribution Center (MDC). Use touch tone order entry (TTOE). Call 800-332-0317, option 2. Note: You must be registered to use TTOE. To register, call 800-332-0317, option 1, extension 2925, and follow the prompts to leave a message. (Wait 48 hours after registering before placing your first order.) Use the following information to order Publication 260-A: PSIN:
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SAFETY ALERT National Fire Prevention Week — October 9–15, 2005Each October, the nation observes National Fire Prevention Week. This year's observance will be conducted October 9 through 15. Please join in supporting this effort by giving special attention to identifying and correcting conditions that may cause fires. In 2004, almost 4,000 people in the United States died as the result of fires. More than 80 percent of these deaths occurred in the home. In the Postal ServiceTM, over the last 6 years, the average number of fires per year in buildings and vehicles was 498. These tragedies are grim and unnecessary. Fire safety is always important. Fire Prevention Week provides us with the added opportunity to identify and correct conditions at work and at home that may cause fires and tragic losses. You can help prevent fires by taking these actions at work: • Practice good housekeeping (maintain a neat and clean work area). • Obey smoking regulations. • Keep fire doors, exits, stairs, and emergency equipment clear of obstructions. • Keep all flammable and combustible materials away from sources of ignition. • Ensure that electrical systems are not overloaded. • Report fire hazards. At home, you can protect your family by taking these actions: • Never overload electrical systems. • Ensure that a fire extinguisher is located in your home and is accessible. • Install smoke detectors, check them once a month, and change batteries at least once a year. • Establish and practice a home fire evacuation plan with all family members. • Post emergency telephone numbers near phone locations. • Store and dispose of unused flammable or combustible materials properly. • Keep grills and other heat sources away from the house. None of us wants to experience the pain, suffering, and hardship caused by fire. By following a few sensible precautions, we can keep our homes and workplaces safe from the threat of fire. Remember: Be There for Them - your family, your co- workers, and yourself! For more information on fire prevention, log on to the National Fire Prevention Agency Web site at www.nfpa.org/index.asp. — Safety Performance Management, |