So whos paying the fine then?

2yearpostie · Post by **2yearpostie** » 19 Apr 2020, 10:33

Looks like we will NEED to wear masks in public soon. If RM run out and force us out the door on delivery anyway whos paying the inevitable fine postie or company?

noggin1969 · Post by **noggin1969** » 19 Apr 2020, 11:11

If it becomes a legal requirement you'll not go out without one. So no fine

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 19 Apr 2020, 11:27

Where do they propose the masks come from when AFAIK there's a worldwide shortage?

Woody Guthrie · Post by **Woody Guthrie** » 19 Apr 2020, 11:50

SpacePhoenix wrote:Where do they propose the masks come from when AFAIK there's a worldwide shortage?

There's a shortage of clinical grade face masks.
We will no doubt be using a P739 and two elastic bands.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 19 Apr 2020, 12:06

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clashcityrocker · Post by **clashcityrocker** » 19 Apr 2020, 12:28

SpacePhoenix wrote:Where do they propose the masks come from when AFAIK there's a worldwide shortage?

I thought Burberry had taken on the role as chief supplier of all things medical.
When/if this is all over those Burberry gowns are going to fetch a fortune on ebay.

Post by **panzer4** » 19 Apr 2020, 12:34

You can make a face mask out of an old bra just make sure you use the left cup if you use the other you will look a right tit

FAB · Post by **FAB** » 19 Apr 2020, 14:24

What happens when out on delivery your need a drink? You would be constantly fiddling with the mask largely defeating the object of wearing it. Even drinking while out on delivery gets me worried anyway. I doubt using some sanitizer before handling the bottle is 100% guarantee!
And if this summer turns out to be as hot as the last few hydration will definitely become an issue!

mags999 · Post by **mags999** » 19 Apr 2020, 14:31

goin to be a few 2 tone faces if that happens

Post by **wacko74** » 19 Apr 2020, 14:34

There's no way I could wear any kind of mask or face covering for 7-8 hours, especially in warm humid summer weather, I have inflamed sinuses which means I already have restricted breathing through my nasal passages, wearing a mask I'd literally feel like I was suffocating.

Gasman11 · Post by **Gasman11** » 19 Apr 2020, 15:31

It's not feasible to do a half marathon wearing a facemask shirley??

1560loopsayear · Post by **1560loopsayear** » 19 Apr 2020, 16:55

Nope not for me I'm afraid... the air outside has never been as fresh & healthy with an 80% reduction in traffic. The one's at the office are 'pound shop' style as well, very flimsy, uncomfortable and hot to have over your face for any length of time. I'll wear in the office and it's off when I'm outdoors.

smartecosse · Post by **smartecosse** » 19 Apr 2020, 20:24

Woody Guthrie wrote:
SpacePhoenix wrote:Where do they propose the masks come from when AFAIK there's a worldwide shortage?
There's a shortage of clinical grade face masks.
We will no doubt be using a P739 and two elastic bands.

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 20 Apr 2020, 08:22

Woody Guthrie wrote:
There's a shortage of clinical grade face masks.
We will no doubt be using a P739 and two elastic bands.

I saw a women the other day that had made a see through face "Visor" out of one of those Clear Page Inserts that you put in files.... held in place with a bit of elastic around her head..... Great idea but every time the wind blew it uncovered her face.

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 20 Apr 2020, 08:37

It just goes to prove that you can't please "All the Posties All of the Time". A few weeks ago we had Posties complaining that they couldn't get Masks...... Now that we've been supplied with them, and it may "MAY" become compulsory to wear them (Remember it's just a Newspaper Story) ......... we have Posties preparing their reasons for Not Wearing them.

I acknowledge that RMC is a Discussion Forum but I hope it doesn't turn into a Posties Face Book where everyone starts posting every random report, and rumour, I switched off Face Book when CV started, and my Mental State is much happier for it. Lets wait to hear what the "Official" Government, Royal Mail & CWU policy is before we start getting stressed about it shall we?