Topic 3 - Equipment - Processing Incoming Mail

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Below is a comprehensive list of equipment and supplies that may be needed for incoming mail in a large office.

pens & pencils

highlighters

Remittance register

Inwards mail register

Interoffice envelopes

Manilla & coloured folders

letter opener

Stanley Knife

letter sorter

Stamps

Date stamp

Not Negotiable Stamp

Scissors

Staples

Paper clips

Bulldog Clips

Stapler

glue

adhesive tape

adhesive tape

staple remover

 

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Other factors to consider when processing the mail include damaged mail, suspicious mail and missing enclosures.

 

Damaged Mail

Mail can be damaged in a number of ways:-

 

Exposure to weather

Rough handling

Pilferage (stealing)

 

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Suspicious Mail

 

Until recently the thought of receiving suspicious mail was very unlikely. However, recent events have led businesses to take extra care when handling mail.

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Missing Enclosures

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