Mail Safety Procedures

Ways to identify suspicious letters or packages:

• Packages with excessive postage, using postage stamps as opposed to a meter
• Packages containing oily stains, crystallization on wrapper or strange odors
• No return address
• Exceptionally large or lopsided packages
• Packages that are rigid, bulky or discolored
• Packages that appear to contain liquid
• Packages which display evidence or electrical wire or tin foil
• Excessive wrapping materials, such as masking tape, strapping tape, or string

Actions to take if you encounter suspicious mail:

• Do not smell, touch or move the package.
• If you did, immediately wash your hands with soap and water.
• Notify your manager to advise workers to stay away from the work area.
• Call Campus Services at x4053. 
• Turn off any circulation fans, air conditioners or heaters (if applicable).
• List all persons who have come in contact with the suspicious package.