The
Riviera Beach Post Office Team implemented the above safety initiative to
eliminate backing accidents.
Under the leadership of
Riviera Beach Post Office Manager, Customer Services Lori Giordano and
Letter Carrier/Safety Commander In Chief Jeffrey Wagner, Safety Ambassadors implemented
an awareness initiative to eliminate backing accidents.
The message: “Don’t be
dead like Fred! No one wants to live with accidentally running over someone or
being run over!” The accident scene pictured above is a daily reminder on what
can happen when you put your vehicle in reverse.
Poor backing habits can
easily result in accidents since the driver has such a limited view of where
the vehicle is going. If you use common sense you will help reduce your chances
of a backing accident while improving your backing technique.
You have a better field
of vision while traveling forward. Backing is tricky and dangerous. You take
more risks when backing, so don’t back up unless you absolutely have to do so.
There are two situations in which you should never back up, regardless of the
circumstances: Never back around a street corner. It is always preferable to
drive around the block. If you overshoot a crosswalk at a red light, you should
stay where you are until the light changes, as long as you are not blocking
traffic. If you back up, you might hit a pedestrian or another vehicle.
“I
salute the innovative efforts of the Riviera Beach team as they communicate the
importance of safe work practices,” said Safety Specialist Tiffany
Chestnut-Moss. “These Safety Ambassadors are among the most engaged in the
South Florida District.”
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