LWT and health

[mazza111]

I used to carry a small bottle of alcohol gel in my pocket for touching those letterboxes that you knew were on a dirty house. But I suppose those who did have a dirty house are the same ones who wouldn't pick up their dog mess anyhoo. Certainly wouldn't go without my gel though. And wouldn't eat anything before my hands had a good scrub!

[dvbuk55]

I used to carry a small bottle of alcohol gel in my pocket for touching those letterboxes that you knew were on a dirty house. But I suppose those who did have a dirty house are the same ones who wouldn't pick up their dog mess anyhoo. Certainly wouldn't go without my gel though. And wouldn't eat anything before my hands had a good scrub!

I don't work outside now but I still carry antiseptic wipes for my hands after sorting the mail and emptying the mailbags which often smell of cat pee. I would never eat without first cleaning my hands. It should be obligatory for RM to provide wipes for outdoor workers. When I worked in the electricity supply industry we were classed as "kerbside diners", our vehicles had small sinks, cookers for the kettle or frying pan and a container of clean water and a towel and soap. We had to go inside the houses of course and believe me some of the hovels had me literally heaving.

[DB1100]

I used to carry a small bottle of alcohol gel in my pocket for touching those letterboxes that you knew were on a dirty house. But I suppose those who did have a dirty house are the same ones who wouldn't pick up their dog mess anyhoo. Certainly wouldn't go without my gel though. And wouldn't eat anything before my hands had a good scrub!

I don't work outside now but I still carry antiseptic wipes for my hands after sorting the mail and emptying the mailbags which often smell of cat pee. I would never eat without first cleaning my hands. It should be obligatory for RM to provide wipes for outdoor workers. When I worked in the electricity supply industry we were classed as "kerbside diners", our vehicles had small sinks, cookers for the kettle or frying pan and a container of clean water and a towel and soap. We had to go inside the houses of course and believe me some of the hovels had me literally heaving.

Some RM vans have me heaving there is some very dirty people working for RM.

[dvbuk55]

I used to carry a small bottle of alcohol gel in my pocket for touching those letterboxes that you knew were on a dirty house. But I suppose those who did have a dirty house are the same ones who wouldn't pick up their dog mess anyhoo. Certainly wouldn't go without my gel though. And wouldn't eat anything before my hands had a good scrub!

I don't work outside now but I still carry antiseptic wipes for my hands after sorting the mail and emptying the mailbags which often smell of cat pee. I would never eat without first cleaning my hands. It should be obligatory for RM to provide wipes for outdoor workers. When I worked in the electricity supply industry we were classed as "kerbside diners", our vehicles had small sinks, cookers for the kettle or frying pan and a container of clean water and a towel and soap. We had to go inside the houses of course and believe me some of the hovels had me literally heaving.

Some RM vans have me heaving there is some very dirty people working for RM.

Refuse to take it out until it is clean enough to use DB.

[mazza111]

I agree totally dvb. Used to do a lot of indoor work myself, not just cat pee either, the fox smell. Eurgh!!!! I was one of the few indoors who wore gloves when I could get them, just to protect my pretty nails But I used to go home absolutely filthy from the bags. It got so bad that nothing would take the stains out. Up to my arms was dotted with an oil like substance every day. Another thing that makes me glad I'm out of RM!!!!

[mazza111]

Just to give u an idea of how dirty I got




And my usual nails :D

[dvbuk55]

I'm tempted to say get down and dirty mazza after seeing the state of your shirt. That's much worse than I've had. Nice nails and jewellery though. Are you working somewhere else now?

[mazza111]

Nah! Knees, hip, hands are all too fked to work atm, plus trapped nerves in spine. Blah if i was a dog they would just shoot me!

None of the men doing that job ever got as dirty as me either, think it's to do with upper body strength. You guys can use your arms, use wimminz tend to use the whole body. That's my theory anyhoo, probably way off course :D

[dvbuk55]

Nah! Knees, hip, hands are all too fked to work atm, plus trapped nerves in spine. Blah if i was a dog they would just shoot me!

None of the men doing that job ever got as dirty as me either, think it's to do with upper body strength. You guys can use your arms, use wimminz tend to use the whole body. That's my theory anyhoo, probably way off course :D

Thats true pal, coz I never get the bags anywhere near my clothes. Not only because they're filthy but they often smell of damp...........though I must admit they're cleaner than the old mail bags because they dont hold the dust the same.

[POSTMAN]

Any chance we could double check whether the boots got dirty as well.

[dvbuk55]

Any chance we could double check whether the boots got dirty as well.

The boots never got dirty I kept them in the boot in the box and did the delivery in bare feet...............we aren't cissies up north.

[DB1100]

I used to carry a small bottle of alcohol gel in my pocket for touching those letterboxes that you knew were on a dirty house. But I suppose those who did have a dirty house are the same ones who wouldn't pick up their dog mess anyhoo. Certainly wouldn't go without my gel though. And wouldn't eat anything before my hands had a good scrub!

I don't work outside now but I still carry antiseptic wipes for my hands after sorting the mail and emptying the mailbags which often smell of cat pee. I would never eat without first cleaning my hands. It should be obligatory for RM to provide wipes for outdoor workers. When I worked in the electricity supply industry we were classed as "kerbside diners", our vehicles had small sinks, cookers for the kettle or frying pan and a container of clean water and a towel and soap. We had to go inside the houses of course and believe me some of the hovels had me literally heaving.

Some RM vans have me heaving there is some very dirty people working for RM.

Refuse to take it out until it is clean enough to use DB.

Yes I should do,we've got one ignorant sod that still smokes like a chimney in the vans.

[mazza111]

Any chance we could double check whether the boots got dirty as well.

Never got my boots dirty, pity I can't wear them any more tho lol

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Yes I should do,we've got one ignorant sod that still smokes like a chimney in the vans.

That is illegal - also anti social but now illegal - he can be stopped by the police and fined now.

Smoking in smokefree premises or work vehicles: a fixed penalty notice of £50 (reduced to £30 if paid in 15 days) imposed on the person smoking. Or a maximum fine of £200 if prosecuted and convicted by a court.

and if the Manager has not put in No Smoking signs into the van he is also liable to get himself and Rm into trouble

Failure to display no-smoking signs: a fixed penalty notice of £200 (reduced to £150 if paid in 15 days) imposed on whoever manages or occupies the smokefree premises or vehicle. Or a maximum fine of £1000 if prosecuted and convicted by a court.

Failing to prevent smoking in a smokefree place: a maximum fine of £2500 imposed on whoever manages or controls the smokefree premises or vehicle if prosecuted and convicted by a court. There is no fixed penalty notice for this offence.