Postal Service Ignoring Heat Risks to Mail Carriers, Investigation Finds
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The situation of postal workers is alarming, as they are being pushed to deliver mail without proper safety protocols in dangerously hot conditions, risking their health.
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Rep. Greg Casar highlighted the recurring issues of heat-related safety training for USPS workers, saying that repeated mistakes indicate a systemic problem within the Postal Service.
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With 77 House Democrats urging action, there is a significant call to the USPS to implement effective heat safety measures for its letter carriers, especially amid record temperatures.
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As the U.S. faces unprecedented heat this summer, the pressure on letter carriers is intensifying, with concerns raised about the adequacy of their safety training.
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