Backing

[just4answers]

What publication can I find " in print" about backing. I have read it before, but can't seem to find it when I need it.

 

[btdtret]

just4answers et al -- " What publication can I find " in print" about backing. "

-- Postal Bulletin 22114 -- Safety Talk: Thinking of Backing Up? Don't. ( 8-30-2007 )

-- Handbook EL-801 -- Supervisor's Safety Handbook

- Section 3-5 Motor Vehicle Safety, Subsection 3-5.6 Backing Vehicles.

a. Backing accidents are preventable. Drivers must never back a vehicle until they are sure that the way is clear. If necessary, they should get out of the vehicle to check behind it before backing.

- Section 4-7.2 Operating Powered Industrial Trucks. i. Always check for a clear bath to the rear before backing a truck


-- Handbook El-814 -- Postal Employee's Guide to Safety

- Section VII - Powered Industrial Trucks, A. Operating Rules. 1. General Rules. Check to be sure there is a clear path to the rear before backing up.

- Section X, Subsection E, 3. Backing Up ( short versions )

a. avoid backing up whenever possible
b. when backing a large vehicle, have someone guide you whenever possible
c. drivers who are required to turn a vehicle around in one continuous operation ( such as rural carriers making turnarounds ) must use extreme caution when backing up.


-- A word search for "backing up" and "back up" yields zero "hits" in the PO-603

-- In the "New misinformed delivery talk today?" Thread from 2019, there was a posting of:

The United States Postal Service regulations state: DO NOT PULL INTO A DRIVEWAY WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO BACK OUT. BACK ONLY WHEN THERE IS NO ALTERNATIVE. ( regulation # - unknown )

-- Then there is the sticker attached to the top of the dashboard in LLV's warning about backing.