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Do You Have To Wear A Hi-Vis Vest On Delivery?

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FT I dread to think what you searched for to get that picture :nervous

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fishtank wrote:If you're too hot just wear the hi-vis and a pair of budgie smugglers.
At least you'll be compliant... :whistle
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George door to dawes wrote:I know people have said its only a thin piece of material but personally i find it makes a difference to how hot you are. Any one else agree?
Yes i do and they make a huge difference if your hormone's are playing up :shock:
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fishtank wrote:Even the ladies of dubious reputation have seen the light... :nervous

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Post by George door to dawes »

DGP1 wrote:On a bike or getting in and out of a van then just wear the thing and TBH it's not really worth the hassle of fighting a conduct charge because you didn't think you had to wear one. I just wear mine all the time because I don't need the grief from the managers and it stops me from getting a dirty black mark on my shirt from the bag strap.
I totally agree with wearing it on a bike or if your getting in and out of the van. Common sense is what iam advocating. If your constantly navigating the road or its a dark winter morning then it makes sense! The problem in my experience is if you try to push these blanket rules then people tend to ignore them on purpose or just to be annoying.
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George door to dawes wrote:
DGP1 wrote:On a bike or getting in and out of a van then just wear the thing and TBH it's not really worth the hassle of fighting a conduct charge because you didn't think you had to wear one. I just wear mine all the time because I don't need the grief from the managers and it stops me from getting a dirty black mark on my shirt from the bag strap.
I totally agree with wearing it on a bike or if your getting in and out of the van. Common sense is what iam advocating. If your constantly navigating the road or its a dark winter morning then it makes sense! The problem in my experience is if you try to push these blanket rules then people tend to ignore them on purpose or just to be annoying.
Just treat people like grown ups and let them make their own minds up,they provide the gear and it should be up to the person if they wear it,but if they get injured AND ppe would have avoided it,Tango Sierra its their own fault.Just to clear that up I mean,Like I said before I will wear a hi vis,when its dark,where theres no footpaths,on a bike,getting in and out a van but not walking on the pavement in broad daylight that is just silly
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How many walking duties don't have to cross a road? even on park and loop you will in the main be returning to the van on the opposite side of the road to that which you left it! That means you are not just walking on a pavement are you?

People are not allowed and should not be allowed to make their own mind up and not go unpunished for it. How can anyone be expected to manage that? What do we tell your loved ones if the worst happens? …Tango Sierra, they were to pig headed to do as they were asked by us, who paid their wages, so we've collected a few of their body parts up in a red pouch and they're now your problem.

You don't see 'ear defenders can be worn if you really feel it's necessary' and 'wear a hard hat unless it makes your head itchy' signs. What about a 'warning only cross this barrier if you think you know best' or 'slippery if you're wet'.

You say you want to be treated like grown-ups whilst at the same time not thinking like them.
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Himaggen wrote:How many walking duties don't have to cross a road? even on park and loop you will in the main be returning to the van on the opposite side of the road to that which you left it! That means you are not just walking on a pavement are you?

People are not allowed and should not be allowed to make their own mind up and not go unpunished for it. How can anyone be expected to manage that? What do we tell your loved ones if the worst happens? …Tango Sierra, they were to pig headed to do as they were asked by us, who paid their wages, so we've collected a few of their body parts up in a red pouch and they're now your problem.

You don't see 'ear defenders can be worn if you really feel it's necessary' and 'wear a hard hat unless it makes your head itchy' signs. What about a 'warning only cross this barrier if you think you know best' or 'slippery if you're wet'.

You say you want to be treated like grown-ups whilst at the same time not thinking like them.
This post goes back to the point that do you need a hi vis to safely cross a road? My seven year old can cross the road on her own fine without a hi vis! Whats the difference between crossing the road during work and in your free time? We dont need RM treating us like small children. If RM put out a H&S briefing saying you had to wear a hard hat just incase someone drops something on your head delivery would you do that? Being a grown up doesnt mean you have to surrender your own free will and blindly follow others.
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When Park and Loop comes into an office then both occupants of the vehicle will need to wear the tabbard.

If you are on a walking duty then at the moment the rules are not clear enough that you might get away with not wearing it.


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Himaggen wrote:How many walking duties don't have to cross a road? even on park and loop you will in the main be returning to the van on the opposite side of the road to that which you left it! That means you are not just walking on a pavement are you?

People are not allowed and should not be allowed to make their own mind up and not go unpunished for it. How can anyone be expected to manage that? What do we tell your loved ones if the worst happens? …Tango Sierra, they were to pig headed to do as they were asked by us, who paid their wages, so we've collected a few of their body parts up in a red pouch and they're now your problem.

You don't see 'ear defenders can be worn if you really feel it's necessary' and 'wear a hard hat unless it makes your head itchy' signs. What about a 'warning only cross this barrier if you think you know best' or 'slippery if you're wet'.

You say you want to be treated like grown-ups whilst at the same time not thinking like them.
Get a grip of yourself,if you cannot safely cross a road you shouldn't be out on your own and as for your examples you are just being daft.Write this down Himaggen for help in crossing the road a thing that must terrify you:Stop at the kerb,look left ,look right look left again and STEP OUT ONLY IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. WALK QUICKLY TO THE OTHER SIDE WHILST LOOKING LEFT AND RIGHT,et voila you are on the other side safely mind how you go
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Why do rail employees wear them them? Their road is relatively narrow with fewer distractions, the traffic doesn't turn or swerve, has a loud noise and quite frankly is bloody massive.

If Royal Mail told me I had to wear a hard hat due to health and safety concerns then I'd do so, I accepted that I'd follow the rules of my Employer in return for remuneration when I agreed to work for them.
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You two still at it? :cuppa
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Dorset Plodder wrote:You two still at it? :cuppa
Yep,I think its a wind up nobody can be like this in real life.
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Himaggen wrote:Why do rail employees wear them them? Their road is relatively narrow with fewer distractions, the traffic doesn't turn or swerve, has a loud noise and quite frankly is bloody massive.

If Royal Mail told me I had to wear a hard hat due to health and safety concerns then I'd do so, I accepted that I'd follow the rules of my Employer in return for remuneration when I agreed to work for them.
I seem to recall the guards at Bergen Belsen said the same thing,and once again your logic is flawed due to the simple fact that most people don't walk down railway lines are you saying that pavements are as dangerous as railway lines?,but when I use a train I travel in the train and don't walk on the line,stay safe and mind how you go.Are you a real person or something out of the Courier?
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