Transmittal Letter

Highway Contractor Safety

Handbook PO-515 July 2010

A. Explanation. Handbook PO-515, Highway Contractor Safety, is designed as a ready reference to Postal Service™ policies, practices, and procedures regarding vehicle safety, yard safety, and dock operations.

B. Availability. Handbook PO-515 is available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site (the internal Web site):

• Go to http://blue.usps.gov.
• Under “Essential Links” in the left-hand column, click on PolicyNet.
• Click on HBKs.

(The direct URL for the Postal Service PolicyNet Web site is http://blue.usps.gov/cpim.)

Handbook PO-515 is also available on the Postal Service PolicyNet Internet Web site:

• Go to www.usps.gov.
• Click on All Products & Services, then (in the alphabetical list) on Publications, then on Postal Periodicals and Publications, and then on Handbooks.

C. Comments

1. Content. Address any comments or questions regarding the content of this handbook to:

SURFACE OPERATIONS
us postal service headquarters
475 L’Enfant plz sw rm 7826
WASHINGTON DC 20260-7133

2. Clarity. Send any suggestions regarding the language or organization of this handbook to:

Information policies and procedures
US POSTAL SERVICE headquarters
475 L’Enfant plz sw rm 4646
WASHINGTON DC 20260-4646

D. Issuances Rescinded. This revision replaces the December 1996 edition of
Handbook PO-515.

E. Effective Date. The material is effective July 2010.

David Williams
Vice President
Network Operations