The Dangers of Dogs and Mail Carriers: USPS Issues Warnings
TL;DR
The USPS is launching its Paw Program, which uses color-coded stickers to inform mail carriers of homes with dogs. Yellow means a dog lives nearby, while orange means a dog lives at that home. The program is being rolled out across the greater Cleveland area after 43 employees were bitten in 2022. The USPS is releasing these statistics as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which starts on Sunday. The theme for 2023 is “Even good dogs have bad days.” The USPS urges residents to help keep both the carrier and the dog safe by planning for their arrival and reminding children not to take mail directly from a letter carrier.
Topics:businesssafety#dog-bites#national-dog-bite-awareness-week#paw-program#responsible-pet-ownership#safety#usps
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