HCTs

[blackdragon]

What is the maximum legal load of the Mark 2 HCT? Label on HCT says maximum load 122kg.Is this the max load the HCT can withstand? The mark 1HCT was MAXIMUM 105kg on flat ground.As a 50kg person 122kg is à big increase. Has a risk assessmemt been carried out on a Mark 2 HTC?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

For manual handling purposes the weight of a HCT is;
 Mk1: 37 kg unladen; approved to carry 68 kg of mail; max gross weight 105 kg
 Mk2: 47 kg unladen; approved to carry 75 kg of mail; max gross weight 122 kg - this
version also has a lockable drawer capable of carrying 8 kg and a bundle holder for the
working bundle (both of these form part of the 75 kg max)

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[blackdragon]

Thanks for your reply. I assume a risk assessmemt needs to be done as this is a significant increase from 105kg?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

A general risk assessment of the HCTs will have been done on their introduction into service. Also specifically a Risk Assessment should have been done when the HCTs were introduced to the Duty itself, and when they moved from one type to another.

The user also has a responsibility to make dynamic risk assessments when carrying out tasks associated with the duty, as should every postie on every duty anyway.

[Himaggen]

The OPG should fill to the capacity at which they feel they can comfortably and safely work, up to but not exceeding those maximums. (They are maximums, not targets).