Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The U.S. Postal Service’s package volume and weight have increased as First-Class Mail has declined, representing a change in mail mix.
The OIG found a correlation between total package weight and letter carrier injuries.
The OIG found that the Postal Service has no specific protocols in place outlining how a carrier should deliver a heavy package.
Although the Postal Service has numerous policies, trainings, and other resources to promote safety, opportunities exist to strengthen procedures for heavy packages.
Date Issued:
Monday, September 26, 2022
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
RISC-WP-22-009
Location(s):
Agency-Wide
Type of Report:
Inspection / Evaluation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
Number of Recommendations:
1
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