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TheTrolleyMan wrote:Isn't using a LWT trolley compulsory/ part of the 4 pillars agreement ?
But what if you didn't know it was compulsory?. I will be honest I've been in this job for 5 years, if it wasnt for this site I wouldn't of have a clue. So if I had a accident carrying a bag how can they blame me?.
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CPTNemoUK wrote:
TheTrolleyMan wrote:Isn't using a LWT trolley compulsory/ part of the 4 pillars agreement ?
But what if you didn't know it was compulsory?. I will be honest I've been in this job for 5 years, if it wasnt for this site I wouldn't of have a clue. So if I had a accident carrying a bag how can they blame me?.

They'll probably point at the walk log which should state what equipment should be used. If it doesn't your case may be a little stronger.
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Post by crimson king »

CPTNemoUK wrote:
TheTrolleyMan wrote:Isn't using a LWT trolley compulsory/ part of the 4 pillars agreement ?
But what if you didn't know it was compulsory?. I will be honest I've been in this job for 5 years, if it wasnt for this site I wouldn't of have a clue. So if I had a accident carrying a bag how can they blame me?.
Great question. Our work place coach doesn't even have one in their van to show trainees, let alone use one themselves.

Compulsory? We have a scrap heap of busted lwts in the corner of the yard and I reckon serving police can get a gun acquisitioned easier than we can get a new lwt issued. I found a newish one that someone discarded and I've even considered taking it home with me on days off because it's such a rarity.

I've never worked with another postie who's used an lwt before, but I've worked with many who complain of bad feet, knees, shoulders and backs.
Sooner or later, a beat dog bites.
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Post by Postie45 »

no limit to d2d weight, but theres limit to bag weights.....
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CPTNemoUK
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TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
CPTNemoUK wrote:
TheTrolleyMan wrote:Isn't using a LWT trolley compulsory/ part of the 4 pillars agreement ?
But what if you didn't know it was compulsory?. I will be honest I've been in this job for 5 years, if it wasnt for this site I wouldn't of have a clue. So if I had a accident carrying a bag how can they blame me?.

They'll probably point at the walk log which should state what equipment should be used. If it doesn't your case may be a little stronger.
Got asked about a year ago to fill in all the hazards on my walk so they can put a walk log together. Still not got one and never seen one. There is about 100 walks at my office and I will be happy to bet on that every one of them will be at least 4 years out of date or not even got one like me.
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