The Postal Service is urging employees to be aware of their surroundings, even when doing something as simple as walking.
A letter carrier recently tripped during a routine delivery when returning to his vehicle after dropping off a package. The employee said he lost his footing on a patch of grass growing between stones in the customer’s driveway.
The employee struck his head on the ground and injured his left wrist.
The Postal Service offers these tips, which are especially useful for delivery personnel:
• Remain vigilant in looking for uneven surfaces, loose gravel, grass patches or other trip hazards on driveways and walkways.
• Wear proper footwear with slip-resistant soles that provide adequate traction on various surfaces, including wet grass, gravel and stone.
• Talk with customers to ensure they maintain clear, hazard-free access to mailboxes and delivery paths.
• Report hazards to Postal Service managers so they can warn other employees through their mobile delivery devices of potential risks.
I pray that the carrier is OK🙏