USPS workers perform their duties in accordance with certain regulations and rules that ensure their safety while on the job. These regulations are laid down and enforced by agencies such as OWCP and OPM and were created under FECA, the Federal Employees Compensation Act, and OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. While injuries cannot be 100 percent avoided, following safety protocols can significantly cut down on their occurrence which behooves supervisors to ensure that these protocols are adhered to on a daily basis. USPS worker injuries can be classified into those caused by a work condition, a health condition caused by occupational exposure, or an illness made worse by a specific work condition. These regulations come into play when a USPS worker is injured as together with their attorney, they can show that the contravention or not following OSHA regulations directly led to them suffering injuries brought on by negligence. While all of this may seem like a cakewalk, the reality is that injured federal worker claims usually have a myriad of requirements and deadlines, and OWCP requires that you provide objective medical evidence failure to which your claim may be denied. Because of this, the importance of working with an experienced injured federal worker cannot be overstated, and we’re here to help facilitate your claim.

Are you looking for the best USPS worker attorney? Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation. The experienced USPS last mile worker injury lawyers at McCready Law bring to the table over two decades of experience where we’ve helped injured federal workers from different and varying agencies seek compensation after getting injured on the job. Because we understand that you may need timely legal help but may not in the best financial shape after your injury or due to your illness, we are proud to announce the availability of affordable monthly payment plans to all injured USPS workers looking for legal representation for their federal workers’ compensation claims. In addition, our fees are reviewed by OWCP order to ensure they are in agreement with your wishes and are reasonable depending on factors such as the complexity of the case, the time and effort we will expend taking care of your claim, and the projected case financial outcome. This is all done to ensure that you’re protected, that there is fairness and transparency and that our fees are in line with federal regulations. We take on all injured federal worker claims countrywide, and we run a bilingual firm (hablamos Espanol). For your 100% FREE legal consultation into all things federal workers’ compensation, please give us a call NOW at 312-444-0214 to speak with one of our experienced USPS last mile worker lawyers – our intake team is standing by.

How Job Safety Regulations Impact USPS Worker Ability to Recover Compensation

Here are some of the federal job safety regulations that may affect USPS workers:

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Instituted in 1970, this Act oversees the safety of all workplaces in the country. The Act has standards and regulations it enforces to ensure that workers are provided with education, training, outreach and assistance so they can work in a safe and supportive environment. In particular, USPS worker rights are covered by the General Duty Clause, which requires that employers provide workers with a workplace that is free from recognized hazards which may lead them to suffer physical harm or death. The Hazard Communication Standard, on the other hand, requires that your employers inform and train you on any hazardous chemicals you may come across while performing your duties as a USPS worker. In addition, the Walking-Work Surfaces Standard requires that all walking surfaces be maintained in a safe condition in order to prevent any falls, slips or trips, such as in the case of sorting centers.

Personal Protective Equipment Standards

The Personal Protective Equipment Standards or PPE is an OSHA-enforced standard which requires that USPS workers are prevented from injury via a number of ways such as the provision of steel-toed boots which can prevent injuries should anything heavy fall on them such as a heavy package, as well as being provided with high-visibility clothing such as reflective vests which makes them more visible to vehicles as they walk across roads or drive through traffic. OSHA also mandates that employers maintain accurate and up-to-date records of workplace injuries or illnesses in injury logs to identify any issues or patterns that may be causing said illnesses and injuries in order to mitigate them. In addition, USPS must submit annual summaries of workplace injury events in order for OSHA to perform a work safety assessment.

Best, Countrywide Injured Federal Worker Attorneys – Call Us Today!

A safe work environment minimizes the occurrence of accidents and injuries. However, this doesn’t just happen out of the blue. Federal job safety regulations exist for a reason, and lack of compliance to the same might be a mitigating factor in having your injury claim accepted. A history of documented work safety violations, failed OSHA inspections, and lack of comprehensive USPS worker training on safety protocols can all work in your favor when it comes to establishing negligence and even tying the same to legal precedents instituted in previous cases. These cases tend to be complex, and may involve the detailed interpretations of these safety statutes and regulations, and it is because of this that you will need the keen eyes of an experienced USPS federal workers’ compensation attorney. Regardless of where you are in the country, we’d like to offer a helping hand in expediting your claim so you can take care of your injuries in the shortest time possible, as well as start receiving out-of-work benefits. Please call us NOW at 312-444-0214 to learn more about your legal options for justice and compensation if you are an injured USPS last mile worker. remember, the call is 100% FREE, and there is no legal obligation. Thanks for choosing McCready Law, and we look forward to helping you.