Handbook EL-802, Executives’ and Managers’ Safety and Health Program Compliance Guide, has been completely revised. Executives and managers can use the handbook to do the following:
n Understand the Postal Service™ Safety and Health Program and our commitment to safety as a good business practice.
n Understand their roles in implementing Postal Service safety and health policies and procedures.
n Get involved in promoting safety and health programs.
n Recognize and correct unsafe acts, working conditions, and practices.
n Ensure accountability for effective programs in districts, plants, and other Postal Service facilities.
The handbook also includes information about the following:
n Management responsibilities under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
n How to deal with Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspections and citations.
Handbook EL-802 is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet website:
n Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
n In the left-hand column under “Essential Links”, click PolicyNet.
n Click HBKs.
The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet website is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.
— Safety and Environmental Performance Management, Employee Resource Management, 10-22-09
