Injury from pushing HCT up hill

realitybites · Post by **realitybites** » 29 Mar 2019, 16:50

Have recently picked up a calf injury, grade 2. It followed a pretty innocuous trip/fall resulting in the injury. I have been pushing a HCT, fairly full most days, up a 30 degree incline which runs for about 100 metres, on to a 20 degree incline which runs for about 30 metres. I am pretty certain it has been the constant up and down with the HCT that has done it. I have always experienced a tightness in my calves but never really thought about it.
Will I receive a warning for this given it has been the progressive breakdown of the muscle over time?
I haven't been to the Drs yet but just reading about how these type of things occur.

clashcityrocker · Post by **clashcityrocker** » 29 Mar 2019, 17:44

You need to contact your H&S rep.
The HCT is not meant to be used on steep inclines. And certainly not when full.
Perhaps the duty hasn't been properly planned?

realitybites · Post by **realitybites** » 29 Mar 2019, 18:52

Thanks

realitybites · Post by **realitybites** » 03 Apr 2019, 12:10

Does anyone know if there are published guidelines regarding HCT walks, ie. max capacity, Hill inclination (if there is one) or anything related to them

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 03 Apr 2019, 12:38

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 36&t=31871" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; SSOW for RML Delivery HCT For Use on Delivery

There is a newer one for Mk2 HCT called - High Capacity Trolley (HCT) Mark 2 SSOW - but for the life of me I can't track a copy down.

Bahia Feliz · Post by **Bahia Feliz** » 03 Apr 2019, 17:14

It will be your fault no doubt

realitybites · Post by **realitybites** » 03 Apr 2019, 17:27

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 36&t=31871 SSOW for RML Delivery HCT For Use on Delivery

There is a newer one for Mk2 HCT called - High Capacity Trolley (HCT) Mark 2 SSOW - but for the life of me I can't track a copy down.

Thanks

yellowbelly · Post by **yellowbelly** » 03 Apr 2019, 17:52

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 36&t=31871 SSOW for RML Delivery HCT For Use on Delivery

There is a newer one for Mk2 HCT called - High Capacity Trolley (HCT) Mark 2 SSOW - but for the life of me I can't track a copy down.

This one? (Nov 10, Revised Jul 12):

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 02#p523623" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

realitybites · Post by **realitybites** » 03 Apr 2019, 18:12

[quote="Bahia Feliz"]It will be your faullt no doubt

Yes, probably
Never seen the consent form before though.
A gradual breakdown of my calf muscle over time I suppose is an unforeseen situation.
I suppose I will be held responsible due to some interpretation of the rules and regulations

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 03 Apr 2019, 18:16

yellowbelly wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 36&t=31871 SSOW for RML Delivery HCT For Use on Delivery

There is a newer one for Mk2 HCT called - High Capacity Trolley (HCT) Mark 2 SSOW - but for the life of me I can't track a copy down.
This one? (Nov 10, Revised Jul 12):

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 02#p523623" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

realitybites · Post by **realitybites** » 03 Apr 2019, 18:50

TrueBlueTerrier wrote:
yellowbelly wrote:
TrueBlueTerrier wrote:https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 36&t=31871 SSOW for RML Delivery HCT For Use on Delivery

There is a newer one for Mk2 HCT called - High Capacity Trolley (HCT) Mark 2 SSOW - but for the life of me I can't track a copy down.
This one? (Nov 10, Revised Jul 12):

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 02#p523623" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks again

wallan · Post by **wallan** » 30 Aug 2020, 09:33

realitybites wrote:Have recently picked up a calf injury, grade 2. It followed a pretty innocuous trip/fall resulting in the injury. I have been pushing a HCT, fairly full most days, up a 30 degree incline which runs for about 100 metres, on to a 20 degree incline which runs for about 30 metres. I am pretty certain it has been the constant up and down with the HCT that has done it. I have always experienced a tightness in my calves but never really thought about it.
Will I receive a warning for this given it has been the progressive breakdown of the muscle over time?
I haven't been to the Drs yet but just reading about how these type of things occur.

Many years ago my Mother used a wheel chair , we purchased what is called " A Wheel Chair Power Pack " this is a small electric motor / drive wheel that fits between the rear wheels of the Wheel Chair

Possibly some thing similar could be adapted for use on HCT,s