Health & safety ?

Jpro747 · Post by **Jpro747** » 27 Jun 2018, 15:57

wacko74 wrote:They bang on and on about H&S in these very hot conditions... then they give us double lapsing and 20 mins WTL this morning ,delaying us from getting out that bit earlier and ensuring we're out for longer in the hottest part of the day.

They want us to double lapse every day this week. They’re paying people to come in early to do IPS and prep the lapsed rounds so we can can get out earlier. This means you’re outside for longer and walking further as well. It’s not right, especially in these temperatures.

comeracing · Post by **comeracing** » 27 Jun 2018, 19:02

CPTNemoUK wrote:Like someone said above. Hi viz is just for the yard. I take it off at the start of my first loop.

Are you sure weve been told to wear it on delivery

Bahia Feliz · Post by **Bahia Feliz** » 27 Jun 2018, 19:08

comeracing wrote:
Are you sure weve been told to wear it on delivery

Hi vis on with no shirt underneath

Post by **CPTNemoUK** » 27 Jun 2018, 19:21

comeracing wrote:
CPTNemoUK wrote:Like someone said above. Hi viz is just for the yard. I take it off at the start of my first loop.
Are you sure weve been told to wear it on delivery

For certain our dom says you can take it off while out on delivery. But we must wear it in the yard (Prob insurance reasons). Also had a random check from royal mail security and they never mentioned the hi viz. Didn't have a dog peg though. It was in the van oops

Post by **hothothot** » 27 Jun 2018, 19:23

Just wear your hi Vis and royal mail shoes nothing else. But remember suntan lotion on certain areas.

robbertwhitton · Post by **robbertwhitton** » 27 Jun 2018, 19:56

Bahia Feliz wrote:
comeracing wrote:
Are you sure weve been told to wear it on delivery
Hi vis on with no shirt underneath

Well he’s wrong yet again,maybe wear the cagoule and storm coat and really get a sweat on in this weather,this weather is unprecedented to say the least,and a common sense approach is needed,but no doubt won’t be forthcoming from up above

Justanotherstar · Post by **Justanotherstar** » 27 Jun 2018, 20:11

We need vests to show off the guns!!! could you wear JUST the hi vis? cause that could work

panch1989 · Post by **panch1989** » 27 Jun 2018, 21:23

Never worn the vest on delivery, only an idiot would layer up in this weather

NewPostieUK · Post by **NewPostieUK** » 28 Jun 2018, 05:48

kookoo32 wrote:The silver Royal Mail logo on the back seems to be a heat magnet as well. I'm constantly asking my van share partner if I have a sweat patch where the logo is (classy I know).

A patch? I don't have patches. Every part of my shirt is soaked after about 30 mins. The hi - vis makes no difference, I sweat anyway. In fact I prefer it as it hides the sweat a little.

crimson king · Post by **crimson king** » 29 Jun 2018, 19:06

Justanotherstar wrote:We need vests to show off the guns!!! could you wear JUST the hi vis? cause that could work

I was seriously considering this today, after I undid yet another shirt button (only two left and it's flapping in the breeze!) and was still roasting.

If it gets any hotter I'll be debating even more extreme options... Mankini and RM trainers, anyone? Finished off with issue floppy brimmed sun hat

Thank Christ it's Saturday tomorrow. Half two and cider o clock can't come quick enough this week.

robbertwhitton · Post by **robbertwhitton** » 29 Jun 2018, 19:15

crimson king wrote:
Justanotherstar wrote:We need vests to show off the guns!!! could you wear JUST the hi vis? cause that could work
I was seriously considering this today, after I undid yet another shirt button (only two left and it's flapping in the breeze!) and was still roasting.

If it gets any hotter I'll be debating even more extreme options... Mankini and RM trainers, anyone? Finished off with issue floppy brimmed sun hat

Thank Christ it's Saturday tomorrow. Half two and cider o clock can't come quick enough this week.

Ha!,, hilarious thought,a little light relief at the end of yet another fun packed week,enjoy the weekend whenever it starts with your family and stay cool

crimson king · Post by **crimson king** » 29 Jun 2018, 19:34

Thanks buddy and I hope you and yours have a good one too

kookoo32 · Post by **kookoo32** » 01 Jul 2018, 12:49

comeracing wrote:
CPTNemoUK wrote:Like someone said above. Hi viz is just for the yard. I take it off at the start of my first loop.
Are you sure weve been told to wear it on delivery

Same with us. The managers actually go out patrolling in their car checking to see if you are wearing it on delivery

The good news is I mightn't get run down as I'm wearing it, the bad news is I might collapse with the heat due to wearing it. I felt sick out on delivery last week as it was so hot.

panch1989 · Post by **panch1989** » 01 Jul 2018, 14:07

You don't have to wear it out on delivery! Don't listen to your management. Only need it on royal mail property.

Celgar · Post by **Celgar** » 01 Jul 2018, 19:33

I generally only wear the hi-vis in the winter when it's cold on top of the Harrington jacket and blue sleeveless waistcoat. Quite a while back I'm sure RM were going to issue a new uniform design in brown and grey. Hasn't materialized yet though.