'What Safety Means to Me!'

'What Safety Means to Me!'

Riviera Beach Team Moves Forward To Reverse Backing Accidents

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.”

Palm Beach Gardens 'Heart and Soul'

Palm Beach Gardens letter carriers (above) donated supplies, including uniforms, rain gear, outerwear, and sun helmets to Minneapolis letter carriers who lost everything due to their station being destroyed by fire in recent protests.

West Palm Beach Postmaster Ernie Onody and Palm Beach Gardens Post Office Manager, Customer Services Robert Harris praised the generosity of these employees.

"This team continues to show their heart and soul during tough times," Onody said.

'I Was Caught Working Safely ...'

Recognizing Miami Letter Carrier/Hero

Miami Letter Carrier Donna Bratton (above), who delivers mail from the Gratigny Branch, was featured on the cover of the Postal Bulletin dated June 18.

Bratton was delivering mail at an apartment complex when a customer, holding her infant who could not breathe, ran up to her. While 911 was called, Bratton performed CPR and revived the baby. Emergency responders soon arrived and took the baby to the hospital.

Bratton was recognized through the Postmaster General Heroes’ Program and also received a commendatory letter from Southern Area Vice President Shaun E. Mossman.

Photo: Miami Customer Relations Coordinator Mirtha Uriarte

'I Was Caught Working Safely ...'