Royal Mail urges dog owners to display warning signs before Christmas
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:58 · Archive
Royal Mail is asking households with dogs to display 'I have a dog' signs ahead of Christmas to protect postal workers from rising attacks.
Royal Mail is asking households with dogs to display a clearly visible sign warning delivery workers that a dog is on the premises. The 'I have a dog' notice alerts postal staff to potential risks and gives homeowners time to secure their pet before opening the door. Delivery workers are trained to wait until dogs have been safely restrained before approaching.
New figures show dog attacks on Royal Mail staff increased by two per cent over the past year, reaching 2,197 incidents across the UK. That equates to around 42 attacks every week. Royal Mail said around 2,000 postal workers are injured by dogs annually, with some workers suffering serious injuries that can have long-term consequences.
The appeal comes as Royal Mail prepares for the Christmas delivery period, when thousands of extra parcels are expected to be sent and received. The company highlighted concerns that deliveries could be suspended where safety is at risk, stressing that the safety of employees must come first.
The postal service encouraged dog owners to take action to help protect postal workers and avoid disruption to festive deliveries. Beyond the warning sign, households are urged to keep dogs under control during the busy delivery season to ensure postal staff can complete their rounds safely.
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- Royal Mail urges people put four-word sign out ahead of ChristmasWith thousands of extra parcels expected to be sent and received in the run-up to Christmas, Royal Mail says now is the time for residents to take actionThis Is Wiltshire · 23 Oct, 06:22
- Royal Mail urges people put four-word sign out ahead of ChristmasWith thousands of extra parcels expected to be sent and received in the run-up to Christmas, Royal Mail says now is the time for residents to take actionGazette & Herald · 23 Oct, 06:22
- Royal Mail urges people put four-word sign out ahead of ChristmasWith thousands of extra parcels expected to be sent and received in the run-up to Christmas, Royal Mail says now is the time for residents to take actionSwindon Advertiser · 23 Oct, 06:22
- Royal Mail urges people put four-word sign out ahead of ChristmasWith thousands of extra parcels expected to be sent and received in the run-up to Christmas, Royal Mail says now is the time for residents to take actionWiltshire Times · 23 Oct, 06:22
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