Light Weight Trolleys - Mandatory

[islfor]

Could you please direct me to a download that says LWT is MANDATORY, managers would prefer to use bag over the shoulder as they know job gets done quicker.
We have started new delivery methods and by taking LWT it slower but more practical (once over the ground) & safer (no heavy bags). We are having loops left behind or coming back.
Thanks

[shepherdess]

In the 2010 agreement its states "The delivery method assigned to your route will be recorded in your work log" "failure to use the correct equipment in the first instance will result in councelling, and in further breaches may result in disciplinary action" So if your on a HCT duty HCT if your in a shared van LWT.

[POSTMAN]

Q.My manager has just announced that as we are struggling to finish walks we can choose when to use our trolleys, is this right?

A. Absolutely NOT! All Delivery Methods equipment has been introduced to support the objectives of working safely, reducing fatigue and removing, where possible, weight off the shoulder. Once assigned the use of equipment specified for the route will be mandatory. If this issue continues please report the problem to your Local Rep or Local Branch who will provide you with the necessary assistance.

Outdoor E Bulletin January 2013_Final.pdf

[fishtank]

And....

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... ry#p393424" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ninja]

The words would be found within the planning process and comes under equipment guide, but in simple terms this would come under safety and risk assessments for each walk. The words within the BT agreement.I think, say that once you have identified the equipment needed for each duty its use becomes mandatory.

In general terms because the geotool isn't designed to be 100% the managers rely on staff not using LWT inorder to make the walks work. Using the LWT increases the delivery by around 40-50mins plus 1min per park and loop, so not using them helps the managers.

I know in some areas staff have been sacked for not using them.

This link should take you to a download on LWT
http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 36&t=46791" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

BT agreement page 22 povides the info you wish, should be able to download from cwu.org or in here in the download section

Delivery Methods
Royal Mail is making a large investment in new Delivery Methods. This creates an operational solution to secure growth in the market. It will also improve efficiency through reduced reliance on dedicated delivery support duties/activities (acceleration, replenishment and some packet/bulk deliveries).
This new investment is welcomed by Royal Mail and CWU – and represents a significant step forward in delivery. It underpins a number of long standing joint objectives, all of which form an integral part of Delivery Methods revisions:
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Improving safety in delivery.
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Improving customer service.
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Reducing the impact of weight on delivery.
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Providing capability and capacity on delivery routes for future packet growth.
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Providing modern and fit for purpose equipment for delivery people.
The Delivery Methods/equipment that currently fit into this category is:
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Lightweight Trolley (LWT)
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High Capacity Trolley (HCT)
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Electric High Capacity Trolley (EHCT)
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Motor Vehicles (CDV *,Panel Vans, Compact etc)
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Delivery pouch
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Cycles
The CWU will be fully involved in the development of all Delivery Methods equipment including SSOW prior to introduction into the operation. All Delivery Methods equipment will support the objectives of working safely, reducing fatigue and removing where possible weight off the shoulder. The overriding objective is to facilitate a safe, fair, manageable and productive workload.
The introduction of new delivery methods equipment will follow the agreed delivery revisions process and will need to take account of D2D.

Once assigned the use of equipment specified for the route will be mandatory

Specific issues such as DDA cases will be examined and accommodated in line with relevant legislation.
1700 11th March 22