Message #159

[donnap99]

I seem to be answering my own question here, but in case anyone else is interested, here's the scoop at our place.  In addition, my mailroom staff is wearing gloves when they handle the mail.  Which means that now I have to make arrangements for a hazardous waste pick up because the used gloves must be disposed of in the red hazmat bags, and regular housekeeping doesn't touch them.  One thing leads to another and another...



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Staff members are advised  that if they come in contact with a package or mail that appears suspicious, they should:

 

1- not open or handle the package or mail

2- put the item down gently

3- isolate the item if possible

4- call Security 0-0000.

 

Staff members are advised that packages with no return address, postmarks that don't match the return address or an envelope that feels like it contains a substance, or is oily on the outside, should be considered suspicious.  If a powdery substance is discovered upon opening a package or envelope, staff should:

 

1- close carefully

2- place in a trash bag if possible and tie off the bag

3- set the bag aside

4- do not breathe in the substance

5- wash hands thoroughly with soap and water

6- call security at the above phone numbers immediately.

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