Over 60

[Blade Runner]

I am almost 62 and have had a inside job as PHG for 20 years. Question 1:- Can I be made to go on a walking delivery. Question 2:- I have heard that anyone over 60 should not use a cycle for delivieres due to health and safety.

Thanks.

[steven100]

I'm not sure about the cycle issue, but age isn't a concern to RM with deliveries so probably yes. A union man on here would be able to answer question better.

[not me]

has it been raised already or are they just talking about it?

[dvbuk55]

I'm 63 and ride cycles on test and as far as I know I have never heard of an age restriction on cycles- just as a matter of interest, why would it be a health and safety issue?

[rhino49]

I'm 63 and ride cycles on test and as far as I know I have never heard of an age restriction on cycles- just as a matter of interest, why would it be a health and safety issue?

It's only a health and safety issue if you can't ride a bike - and might I say dvbuk55 - your photo doesn't make you look older than 9 (in dog years of course) "thinks....isn't that about 63?"

[patio1]

someone in our office is 67 and still riding a bike doing full delivery :):)

[janitor]

Well we have just lost two in our office, because they reached their 65th birthday, both wanted to continue working, and both the DOM wanted to stay on but RM said no your 65 you must go.

[patio1]

that is wrong cos our guy had that trouble and went through the proper channels and got a 5 hour contract but he always works 40 or more. get them to look into it for you them