{"id":28605,"date":"2020-04-29T10:43:16","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T15:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/?p=28605"},"modified":"2020-04-29T10:43:16","modified_gmt":"2020-04-29T15:43:16","slug":"usps-shares-face-coverings-guidance-in-warm-weather-for-postal-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postalemployeenetwork.com\/news\/2020\/04\/29\/usps-shares-face-coverings-guidance-in-warm-weather-for-postal-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"USPS shares face coverings guidance in warm weather for postal employees"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the weather begins to warm up, the Postal Service is reminding employees of ways to\u00a0prevent heat-related illnesses<\/a><\/em>\u00a0during the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n

Employees exposed to hot and humid conditions are at risk of heat illness. It\u2019s important to remember to stay cool and safe.<\/p>\n

Because the coronavirus can spread between people in close proximity to each other, employees should adhere to social distancing guidelines \u2014 staying at least 6 feet apart \u2014 whenever possible.<\/p>\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends\u00a0wearing cloth face coverings<\/a><\/em>\u00a0in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.<\/p>\n

Employees who experience difficulty breathing or discomfort as a result of the heat while wearing a face covering should remove the covering until the discomfort ceases.<\/p>\n

However, if the employee decides to remove the face covering, they should continue to practice social distancing when they come into contact with others, and sneeze or cough into their elbow or a tissue.<\/p>\n

Here are some tips to prevent heat-related illnesses:<\/p>\n