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She Raa
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Re: security issues

Post by She Raa »

fishtank wrote:The new RM Delivery Equipment Security Procedure is far more lax than it ever was.

You can even leave mail in the front of a van now for 10 minutes
Really?

Where does it say this fish?
fishtank
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Re: security issues

Post by fishtank »

She Raa wrote:
fishtank wrote:The new RM Delivery Equipment Security Procedure is far more lax than it ever was.

You can even leave mail in the front of a van now for 10 minutes
Really?

Where does it say this fish?
RM Delivery Equipment Security Procedure
Version 10.0 FINAL 6th July 2013 Review Date: 6th July 2014

Singleton Van and Shared Van duties

• Only carry a small amount of mail in the cab using a single MB44 pouch at any one time
• Secure the MB44 pouch to the front passenger seat and ensure the pouch flap remains closed at all times when the vehicle is moving Only leave an MB44 pouch containing mail in the cab of an unattended vehicle for NO longer than 10 minutes. Every effort should be made to make this occurrence an exception and not the norm
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She Raa
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Re: security issues

Post by She Raa »

Thankyou
Surreypostie
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Re: security issues

Post by Surreypostie »

Is there anything that says you have to lock the van everytime you get out to make a delivery?
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Re: security issues

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micksurrey wrote:Is there anything that says you have to lock the van everytime you get out to make a delivery?

Yes Annex 1 of the drivers handbook http://www.cwu.org/uploads/documents/20 ... 329610.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

h. Lock your door immediately when you get out.
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fishtank
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Re: security issues

Post by fishtank »

micksurrey wrote:Is there anything that says you have to lock the van everytime you get out to make a delivery?

The full list of rules for van drivers from the Security Procedure.

Singleton Van and Shared Van duties
DO
• Read and sign the ‘Security Rules For Drivers’ procedure every 6 months
• Be aware that both OPG’s on shared van duties are responsible for the security of the vehicle and ALL the mail contained within it
• Check that ALL locks work correctly and that mail can be securely contained within the vehicle before leaving the Delivery Office
• Carry ALL Special Delivery items in the cargo area of the van only (No exceptions)
• Only carry a small amount of mail in the cab using a single MB44 pouch at any one time
• Secure the MB44 pouch to the front passenger seat and ensure the pouch flap remains closed at all times when the vehicle is moving Only leave an MB44 pouch containing mail in the cab of an unattended vehicle for NO longer than 10 minutes. Every effort should be made to make this occurrence an exception and not the norm
• Remember it is either a passenger OR an MB44 delivery pouch on the front passenger seat. If a passenger is carried then ALL mail must be carried in the cargo area of the van
• Keep to the scheduled route where road and traffic conditions permit
• Close all windows fully and lock ALL doors and set alarms (where fitted) when leaving the vehicle to deliver mail or when parking at a Royal Mail site
• Remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle and keep it on your person
• Clear your van of all mail items at the end of your duty


DON’T

• Ever carry or retain Special Delivery items in the cab area
• Carry loose items of mail in the cab area.
• Leave ANY mail in the cab area of a vehicle when you are leaving it unattended for longer than 10 minutes
• Carry any unauthorised passengers
• Leave any mail items in a van overnight

Note: There is a significant deterrent to criminal activity if the delivery officer remains in line of sight of the vehicle
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chooch
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Re: security issues

Post by chooch »

From your last post on page 1 strawbs you're going to have to do something! And the sooner the better!! You could even be 'grassed' from here!!
Whether your P&L partner's your best buddy or an absolute b*st*rd to all and sundry makes no difference.. ..He's acting like a 1st Class Tw*t..
..When, not If, it goes t*ts-up for him you and your working practises are going to be called into question too..
..You're not working to be a 'nice-guy' you're working to provide for you and yours..
Rudolph_Hucker
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Re: security issues

Post by Rudolph_Hucker »

I fully appreciate you say he is unapproachable but I really do think you need to warn him of his work methods. If he refuses to listen then that's his issue, not yours.

Maybe also have a chat with your union rep, depending of course what type of person he/she is. You don't want the rep running straight to sir.

If nothing else you will have a clear conscience when the brown stuff hits the fan as it will one day.
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