LWT and weight of the shoulder

[gerardy]

Just got handed some info today from one of the planners on 1 of the reasons for the introduction of P & l, to relieve or take the weight off the shoulder using the LWT's.

After reading the guidelines for operating the LWT's I noticed that during winter months if the paths are not clear (I take it they mean ice) then they are not to be used, if this is the case then how do we go about getting the weight of our shoulders and reducing fatuige.

Once the delivery methods have been agreed and introduced is it not mandatory to use the equipment for the deliveries.

[rhino49]

I can't see the reason for not using an LWT in snow or ice conditions - I asked to try one when we had all the snow last winter because the cycle I had kept slipping away when I tried to lean it anywhere. The three point contact makes the Light Weight Trolley very stable when standing and the compound the wheels are made from doesn't hold much snow - I felt a lot safer using that than a cycle or carring weight on my shoulder in slippery conditions.

The HCT's may be more difficult with more weight and pivotal wheels as well as having to be steered rather than towed - has anyone had any experience on using an HCT in winter conditions?

[fishtank]

I can't see the reason for not using an LWT in snow or ice conditions

Depends what kind of snow you're used to.
This was one of my streets last year.



That's the top two inches of a 4 foot metal fence on the right.

[dunkthefunk]

yes i used a hct last year for a week in the snow and ice pushing trolley the 1.5miles back to the office (from duty start point to office) i was good to have something to hold onto to keep your balance and the snow shoe grips arrived 2 weeks after the snow had dissappeared and are sat in a box gathering dust in the doms office.