wandle wrote:We were told today that they are compulsory from Monday. Not mandatory, compulsory.
I’m exempt and am not legally required to provide any evidence when on public transport, and there’s no way random Royal Mail managers or indeed colleagues should be allowed to enquire into my medical history !!!
No update on the myroyalmail site
If I said that I have a disability and required my manager to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace do you really think that my manager shouldn't enquire exactly what my disability is and then consult OH about it before agreeing that the adjustments that I want are, in fact reasonable given my condition?
You are claiming to have a disability that means you are unable to wear mandatory PPE at work. Of course your manager has a right to question you about exactly what that disability is and then seek advice from OH about what would constitute a reasonable adjustment.. Without a mask you are a danger to your colleagues. They may decide that a reasonable adjustment is to prevent you from working indoors and instead doing all of your hours outdoors. You can't dictate exactly what a reasonable adjustment should be.
So many threads so many this and thats, see this thread here regarding showing evidence, it does make sense, and remember if not challenged then any Tom Dick or Harriet could say they are exempt willy nilly...
Especially what Woody says.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been. My BFF Clash The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
Anyway anyone can run off here to spout their nonsense the fact's remain People with a medical exemption can have one with a valid reason ie medication and a piece of paper what would you rather us all have a tattoo or a yellow star it's your choice for that is what you are saying are you not!
Basically simple answer is wear a mask if you can. Don't if you have a reason not to. Seems fair a manager should at least know why not because at the end of the day it means they are authorising that person to effectively walk round putting others at risk. At least if a manager knows why, they can make arrangements for safe working for everyone. We all know what its like working in an office right now but it doesn't mean we should just say forget following measures to protect us and blame it all on the people who get paid more.
k979aaa wrote:Anyway anyone can run off here to spout their nonsense the fact's remain People with a medical exemption can have one with a valid reason ie medication and a piece of paper what would you rather us all have a tattoo or a yellow star it's your choice for that is what you are saying are you not!
Really, you are invoking Godwin's law. That's a pretty cheap shot.
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GRS wrote:If you can’t wear a mask is there any reason why you can’t wear a visor? Maybe someone who can’t wear a mask has an answer as I’m genuinely curious.
GRS wrote:If you can’t wear a mask is there any reason why you can’t wear a visor? Maybe someone who can’t wear a mask has an answer as I’m genuinely curious.
Visors and masks don't work in the rain if your in and out of shops
GRS wrote:If you can’t wear a mask is there any reason why you can’t wear a visor? Maybe someone who can’t wear a mask has an answer as I’m genuinely curious.
I have an answer, I cannot wear a face covering and am not going to divulge why on a public forum however, I will be wearing a visor as although unable to wear a cloth covering, a visor is easier for me to comprehend, my manager is aware of my situation and has been outstanding with there rapport towards my circumstances, I would suggest anyone who may be exempt for whatever reason and has their concerns to consider such an option if available to them? I have had to purchace my own although as we have none available at our unit
GRS wrote:If you can’t wear a mask is there any reason why you can’t wear a visor? Maybe someone who can’t wear a mask has an answer as I’m genuinely curious.
Visors and masks don't work in the rain if your in and out of shops
This thread is about masks indoor at the delivery office so not sure what point you are trying to make, beyond the one you made in a previous thread where it was on topic.
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