MRM.COM : Is your unit ready? : September is an important month in planning for severe weather

[POSTMAN]

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September is an important month in planning for any potentially severe weather in the months ahead.

Slips, trips and falls continue to be one of the highest injury categories for colleagues, particularly during the autumn and winter months, and the most likely cause of injuries resulting in absence from work.

Outdoor slips, trips and falls account for a number of broken bones, bruising and musculoskeletal conditions each year, while poor housekeeping and congested work areas can present hazards when performing tasks indoors.

Hazards and risks will vary and change depending on the circumstances – particularly in outdoor locations when severe weather and conditions such as wet leaves or decking can increase the risk of accidents.

Colleagues should ensure their footwear is in good condition and that vehicles are appropriately equipped.

All units must also ensure they have adequate supplies of:

• De-icer
  Grit / rock salt
  Anti-freeze
  Screen wash & Scrapers
  RM footwear in good condition
  Spikeys or traction aides
  Torches where required
  Vehicles have appropriate equipment designated for the risk (e.g. snow shovel, torch etc.)

[oypostie]

July and August were important months to but you seem to have forgotten about them

[Rommagic]

Also more accidents as people don't get any rest bite by not van sharing.

[Sir Henry]

They got a new portable heater for the management office and the local greasy spoon delivers now so we are set apparently.

[Ciderboy1957]

Is ur unit ready ????
Is Royal Mail ready more time the point , don't give 2 ____ bout their staff which is clear to see

[fb1969]

That's the box ticked for reminding everyone about winter being along soon.

f**k all done about anything but the company can wash their hands of it now.

[panzer4]

If RM really cared about our health and safety they would fit decent or better still winter tyres to the vans instead of the cheapest crap they can get

[Celgar]

Torches??? We won't be delivering in the dark.

[PostmanBitesDog]

Torches??? We won't be delivering in the dark.

Not during September, but I've carried a flashlight on me during the Christmas period, when the hours are long. The egg-shaped Royal Mail flashlights do a decent job.

[scoobydo79]

There you are.Weve told You.If You crash a van or slip and hurt Yourself it’s Your own fault lol

[POSTMAN]

All units must also ensure they have adequate supplies of:
De-icer
Grit / rock salt
Anti-freeze
Screen wash & Scrapers
RM footwear in good condition
Spikeys or traction aides
Torches where required
Vehicles have appropriate equipment designated for the risk (e.g. snow shovel, torch etc.)

So, we're all ok yes?

[Schiff]

All units must also ensure they have adequate supplies of:
De-icer
Grit / rock salt
Anti-freeze
Screen wash & Scrapers
RM footwear in good condition
Spikeys or traction aides
Torches where required
Vehicles have appropriate equipment designated for the risk (e.g. snow shovel, torch etc.)

So, we're all ok yes?