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BAD WEATHER

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
Thunderthighs
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by Thunderthighs »

OOPS, Ill take the Medal back after hearing all of that now!!!!
eastie
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by eastie »

Lateagainpostie wrote:Lack of equipment is down to managers not ordering it in time, we had things like spikeys delivered to our office last September, saying that the spikeys are next to useless, nowhere near as good as chains.
We had spikes but were no use , RM thinks that postmen are all size 6 shoe size :arrrghhh
justdeno
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by justdeno »

Was told today RM no longer issue snow shovels, or snow socks WTF :shock: They then expect us to go out in it and when we are stuck we will be blamed. :crazy:
Darren Bent
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by Darren Bent »

From what I have seen. It amazed me Royal Mail will not supply the tools to the drivers.
Jon Chaplarski
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by Jon Chaplarski »

After a week of snow of the ground we were finally told today that our office will not be handing out spikeys....we have to ring up the Uniform Dept and order them....

and they'll arrive when the snow has virtually gone......brilliant.
What good are promises,if nobody honours them?
stodgy88
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by stodgy88 »

brought some yaktrax pro grippers ,£23 including postage ,brilliant ,changed my outlook on working in snow and ice ,and dont dread going out on delivery anymore -best money i ever spent.
SF
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by SF »

Jon Chaplarski wrote:After a week of snow of the ground we were finally told today that our office will not be handing out spikeys....we have to ring up the Uniform Dept and order them....

and they'll arrive when the snow has virtually gone......brilliant.
Then don't deliver anything risky util they arrive. If RM won't provide you with spikes, don't go walking about in the ice. You slip, break a leg, first things they'll ask you was we're you wearing correct footwear and did you hav snow spikes/grip.
Thunderthighs
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Re: BAD WEATHER

Post by Thunderthighs »

Wondering what time allowance is given, for putting the Ice/Snow Grips on for the delivery, and then off again for the driving, then on again for the delivery, and...etc?
As I was informed they are Not to be used for driving. By the Manager...