Package increase leads to more leaks
The Postal Service is considering rule changes to better protect mail from leaks and spills stemming from rising package volumes.
There were 549 reported incidents involving spills or leaks in the mail from broken containers inside packages during the previous fiscal year, up 28 percent from one year earlier.
This simulation shows a leaky package. The mailing community has been invited to provide feedback on proposed rule changes to better protect mail from leaks and spill
Many spills involve leaks of common household products, such as motor oil, bleach and similar cleaning products, flavorings and body lotions.
“The number of incidents we are seeing just keeps going up,” said Product Classification Specialist Michelle Lassiter. “Whether it’s cooking oils or motor oils, wrapping the container in newspaper is just not cutting it.”
Changes to the current rules would align the language in the Domestic Mail Manual and Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted and Perishable Mail to clarify what is considered a breakable container, as well as add packaging requirements for mailers sending liquids.
The Office of the Federal Registrar recently published the proposed changes, and the mailing community has been invited to provide comments. The new rules will be implemented based upon the feedback received.
Reducing spills is important because they can cause processing delays, result in pricey cleanup efforts, damage surrounding mailpieces and erode customer confidence in USPS. One broken quart-size container of motor oil can affect 60-70 pieces of mail.
“I think the overall goal is to try to ensure there aren’t as many incidents happening as frequently within our facilities,” Lassiter said. “These changes will help us ensure that liquids in the mail aren’t damaging someone’s Social Security check or birthday card.
source: USPS News Link
They need to protect the employees from sexual Misconduct. Decades the Postal Service has never been held accountable for sexual Misconduct. The Congress continues to look the other way when it concerns Sexual Misconduct. Yet they Congress has Postal aides in every politician office. Sad
“Product Classification Specialist” *Another* overpaid and underworked eas position. Bet there’s an assistant, assistant to the VP, and President of the same position.
Did it say 549!reported leaks lol
Of the Usps reported leaks there would be 100s of Thousands yearly
Cabbage, fish, rotten fruit, food etc. Only 549 reported spills.
At the Nashua NH P&DC we average 5 spills a day times 365
days is a lot of spills but I guess that our crack management
team fails to report these spills as required. Get rid of these
toolbags and save millions. Obviously, not many facilities are
following SOPs. All the deadweight toolbags need to be fired.
Save the PO before Trumpie bear gets his way
Just name your business AMAZON and you get by with mailing anything and everything for DIRT CHEAP FREE SHIPPING and shipping rules don’t apply!!!
I had to deliver a box of stinking cabbages from Thailand. They kept it in the janitor’s room at the PO!