Enhanced Formfill PS 1767

At the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), your safety is our top priority. Every postal worker deserves to work in a safe environment, free from hazards. Reporting unsafe conditions promptly can prevent injuries and accidents. The PS Form 1767 is designed for exactly that purpose—to help you formally report any dangerous conditions in your workplace.

Unfortunately, despite the importance of this form, management has refused to make physical copies available on the workroom floors. In response, we are proud to announce an enhanced digital fillable version of the PS Form 1767 that you can easily download, complete, and submit electronically.

What is PS Form 1767?
The PS Form 1767 (Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition or Practice) is a tool that allows you to document and report any potential dangers or unsafe practices in your workplace. Whether it’s faulty equipment, hazardous materials, or unsafe working conditions, the form helps you take action to protect yourself and your coworkers.

Introducing the Enhanced Digital FillForm Version
Given the lack of support from management to provide these forms, we’ve created a user-friendly digital version of the PS 1767 FormFill in PDF format. This form is intuitive, allowing you to:

– Download and save the blank form.
– Fill out the form easily on your computer or mobile device.
– Sign the form electronically.
– Save it as a PDF for your records.
– Email the completed form to multiple officials, including your supervisor and union representatives.

This enhanced digital form ensures that no matter what, you can always document and report unsafe conditions quickly and effectively.

Why Should You Use PS Form 1767?
– Immediate Action: Reporting unsafe conditions allows management to address hazards quickly, helping to prevent accidents before they occur.
– Legal Protection: Filing the form ensures that management is legally required to investigate and take corrective actions under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
– Union Support: By using this form, you are utilizing one of the protections negotiated by your union to ensure your safety at work.

How to Use the Digital PS 1767
1. Recognize the Hazard: Identify any unsafe condition or hazard, such as faulty machinery, inadequate lighting, or unsafe practices.
2. Download the Form: Access the digital version of PS Form 1767. You can download the blank form and save it to your device.
3. Fill Out the Form:
– Section A: Clearly describe the unsafe condition, providing as many details as possible.
– Section B: Suggest any immediate actions or solutions to resolve the hazard.
4. Sign and Submit: After filling out the form, you can sign it digitally and save the PDF.
5. Email the Form: Send the completed form to your supervisor, safety officer, and union steward. Make sure to keep a copy for your records.
6. Follow-Up: Your supervisor must investigate the reported issue and take corrective action. If no action is taken, contact your union steward for support.

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Your Union Has Your Back
If your report is not addressed or you face any pushback, reach out to your APWU representative. It is your right to report unsafe conditions, and your union will stand with you to ensure action is taken.

Key Points to Remember
– Speak Up: Don’t hesitate to report unsafe conditions. It’s crucial for your safety and the safety of your colleagues.
– No Retaliation: You are legally protected from retaliation for reporting hazards.
– Use the Digital Form: Download and use the enhanced PS Form 1767 Digital FillForm to ensure that your report gets through, even if management doesn’t provide the physical forms.

By using the PS Form 1767, you are taking an important step toward creating a safer work environment for all postal workers. Let’s work together to ensure that every workplace meets the safety standards we all deserve.

Download the Digital PS Form 1767

USPS Statement on COVID-19 Vaccines

(USPS releases this statement: https://about.usps.com/newsroom/statements/091621-usps-statement-on-covid19-vaccinations.htm)

Sept. 16, 2021

The health and safety of the Postal Service’s 650,000 employees who work every day to ensure that vital mail and packages are timely delivered to the American people, remains our highest priority. We will continue to take measures to protect the health and safety of our Postal workers that, given the critical role of vaccinations, includes encouraging all to get vaccinated.

We appreciate the urgency with which the administration is moving to implement new measures to stem the further spread of COVID-19 and its Delta variant.  Because the Postal Service is an independent federal agency that operates under a private sector collective bargaining model, modifications to working conditions are mandatory subjects of bargaining. In addition, our workplaces are subject to regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Therefore, we are working closely with our union leadership so that once OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) is issued we can move quickly to determine its applicability to our employees and how best to implement.

Additional information on the steps we have taken to keep our employees and customers safe is available here.

USPS Generator Safety

Being informed is the key. Operating and working safely is number one! Here is a safety notification from Tom Molanick, National APWU Safety & Health Representative Eastern Region/Cap Metro Region Southwest Area Business Agent; PA Postal Workers Union.

After watching the news and seeing the number of deaths from Hurricane Laura that were caused by carbon monoxide related to generator use here is some of info that you should share with the field.

Having been a member of the CAP METRO JLMSHC I recalled an incident in the Virginia Beach area where the generator was placed outside but too close to the dock doors and the fumes were drawn into the building causing illness. Fortunately, no one suffered serious injury or death. This was after a major storm,

With the Postal Service hiring BME and AMT’s off the street and accepting transfers from other crafts and that they might have not received any specific training at Norman or on the job it might to time to review that the SOP when a portable generator is sent to a small office. There should be a guideline package sent along with the generators since these generators will be dropped off, setup, and Maintenance leaves and it is up to the small office clerks to handle it. Problems can be when they would bring the generator inside at end of shift or pull the cord in. The next day the placement of the generator might not be the same where Maint. set it up.

One concern would be the Maintenance Manager handing out work orders for the day or an emergency on Tour 3 or Tour One dispatching BMEs or MPEs to the office who might not have any training outside of the Mail Processing equipment at a plant before the more knowledgeable AMTs report on daylight.

Also, if the clerks are required to refuel the generator they should be aware of the precautions needed when the engine is hot and the storage of gasoline onsite where the office probably does not have a Flammable Storage Cabinet.

Check out this link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2020/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-in-Path-of-Storms-to-Take-Precautions-When-Using-Portable-Generators