The animal attacks on An Post postal workers
Summary
Anton Savage and Noel Lacey, Head of Group Safety for An Post, discuss the rising number of dog attacks on postal workers, with Dublin ranking among the highest affected counties. The segment covers the significant injuries and lost working days resulting from these incidents, as well as An Post’s policy of empowering staff to withdraw from dangerous situations. Lacey also notes that while dogs account for the vast majority of animal-related injuries, the company tracks data on other threats, including cats, pigeons, and insects.
Topics discussed
Show introduction
Statistics on dog attacks on postal workers
Discussion on injury severity and training
Mitigation measures and worker autonomy
Challenges of controlling the delivery environment
Appeal to homeowners to secure dogs
Positive interactions and dog training anecdotes
Unpredictability of dog behavior
Other animal incidents including pigeons and cats
Conclusion and sign-off
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