Could i get the sack? RTA

rehabron · Post by **rehabron** » 01 May 2017, 17:56

Postie 3255 has to be well prepared at the FF interview.
!) Did you complete a full preliminary vehicle check and flag up any defects that you considered to be defective before accepting this vehicle as roadworthy?
2) Was there no other place that you could have parked the van other than the crest of a steep hill?
3) Did you park the vehicle taking all precautions in relation to the situation you parked the vehicle in such as handbrake fully applied to the ratchet, the correct gear negotiated for the incline or decline in your case the vehicle should have been in reverse gear and although the was no kerb to turn the wheels into you should have still turned the wheels at side on restricting the forward motion of the vehicle?
4) Check vehicle log to see if faulty handbrake has been previously noted and when if it has been cleared by workshop.

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 01 May 2017, 19:34

2) Was there no other place that you could have parked the van other than the crest of a steep hill?

keep in mind park and loop should have been set up a certain way by the planner, if the loops are designed to start on the steep hill (ie thats how the frame is set up when prepping) then it seems the van was planned to have been parked at this location by the planner and the postie shouldnt be blamed for parking in this particular location.

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 02 May 2017, 15:32

Problem with vans is they use Drum Brakes you cannot view the thickness of the shoes on disc brakes you have a rough idea also the cable can break/stretch on any system if you did all you could as you said you did maybe they should make sure the vans are fit for purpose and have more frequent checks upon them as they are used more than normal in this workplace JUST LIKE THE STAFF!

douggie68 · Post by **douggie68** » 03 May 2017, 07:12

I would speak to your office rep, as a non member he couldn't represent you for something which happened before you join,but they could give you advice if you sign up.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 03 May 2017, 13:52

The handbrake is not part of the daily check from memory.Not sure if it is in ANY check.Can anyone confirm/refute.
Seems the guy who used it before is in for the high jump.

Also...
Focus on Handbrake Safety and Avoiding Vehicle Roll Away Accidents: