The issue in this grievance is whether the local retention period for PS 1769 is proper. The union contends that the retention period for PS 1769 should be 2 years in the local office. It is the position of the Postal Service that the retention period for PS 1769s (Employee Accident Reports) is set by the Department of Labor. The OSHA requirement is to retain accident reports for 5 years following the end of the calendar year to which they relate. The current version of the PS 1769 (Oct. 1983) reflects this requirement. Record retention periods in the Administrative Support Manual are presently in the process of being updated to reflect this requirement. Based upon the above considerations, we believe that the local retention of PS 1769 is proper. Therefore, this grievance is denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H1C3WC30340, H1C3WC21481, H1C4AC25462
Craft: Clerk