Signing for recorded/special deliveries yourself.

DGP1 · Post by **DGP1** » 24 Dec 2007, 18:01

Where do people stand on signing for recorded/special deliveries yourself whenever the recipient is blind or unable to sign because of some sort of disability.

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 24 Dec 2007, 18:21

disgruntledpostie1 wrote:Where do people stand on signing for recorded/special deliveries yourself whenever the recipient is blind or unable to sign because of some sort of disability.

I have never signed myself but when someone is blind you can get them to hold the pen and guide their name on to paper they hold the pen or get them to make a mark x or other wise as long as they hold the pen.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 24 Dec 2007, 18:31

IIRC when I was inducted we get them to make a mark and then endorse it as Blind - Unable to sign or something that fits that particular circumstance. Another I do as some of my drop points and 2 yards apart I get the neighbour to sign for it as I give it the blind customer. I have one on my walk but have only had 1 registered for them, and that neighbour checks their post for them anyway.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 24 Dec 2007, 21:27

I signed a recorded "recieved" for a guy in a wheel chair that has regular stuff the other day.
He knew it would take him about 10 mins to get to me as he is pratically bed ridden.
In some instances i think it's acceptable.
But you have to be careful.

Wiltshireboy · Post by **Wiltshireboy** » 27 Jan 2008, 18:03

I have done it for people that have said to me I could, if they were out.Also a few times I have dropped it through without seeing it was a recorded, so have just told the DOM when I got back, and he said I could sign for it. Happened about 3 times in 3 years, so Im not too bad ......am I?

Spedley · Post by **Spedley** » 27 Jan 2008, 20:48

I've held the piece of paper with their name on it whilst they copy it onto the card. Does that count?

Edward Hunter · Post by **Edward Hunter** » 27 Jan 2008, 20:51

I think i am in the minority at my DO. I get my recordeds signed!

Up Hill Down Hill · Post by **Up Hill Down Hill** » 27 Jan 2008, 20:56

Like mentioned if some people you get on with well/give you permission there shouldn't be any problem, The odd times its like an a4 paper so I've signed it for them to save them the hassle of fetching it themselves, Its not like they will complain is it?

dave7634 · Post by **dave7634** » 27 Jan 2008, 21:02

Pete wrote:Like mentioned if some people you get on with well/give you permission there shouldn't be any problem, The odd times its like an a4 paper so I've signed it for them to save them the hassle of fetching it themselves, Its not like they will complain is it?

Its like anything else. Whether it be leaving packets in secret places for your customers or signing for Recorded Deliveries etc etc it's all well and good till something goes wrong and the sh*t hits the fan. Then you have Management on your back and you won't have a leg to stand on. Same as with the pouch issues and 2nd bag drops behind walls/sheds etc. Royal Mail will stick their heads in the sand whilst ever the job is getting done and no mail gets stolen. First time it does then it's, "Well we didn't know about it otherwise we'd have taken immediate action against the post person concerned..." Yeah, yeah, yeah.

doveston · Post by **doveston** » 27 Jan 2008, 21:05

Pete wrote:Like mentioned if some people you get on with well/give you permission there shouldn't be any problem

what do you sign,your name or thier name?

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 27 Jan 2008, 21:11

Pete wrote:Like mentioned if some people you get on with well/give you permission there shouldn't be any problem, The odd times its like an a4 paper so I've signed it for them to save them the hassle of fetching it themselves, Its not like they will complain is it?

Im sure they would if the item was damaged and after all how would you know that to be the case!. I know of one empolyee who was given a two years serious for in the dom's word "fraud" for doing such thing's as this never take it upon yourself it's is just not worth the hassle!.

Up Hill Down Hill · Post by **Up Hill Down Hill** » 27 Jan 2008, 21:31

Suppose it isn't at the end of the day, We all like to get rid of as much mail as possible to save us having to return to the depot.

I usually sign their name.

If I didn't get rid of such things in such manner then I wouldn't get rid of much at all.

BELIAL · Post by **BELIAL** » 27 Jan 2008, 21:37

I do my job ,stick to the rules, If the system fails ,it's not my problem: common sense does not form part of the equation

k979aaa · Post by **k979aaa** » 27 Jan 2008, 21:45

Pete wrote:Suppose it isn't at the end of the day, We all like to get rid of as much mail as possible to save us having to return to the depot.

I usually sign their name.

If I didn't get rid of such things in such manner then I wouldn't get rid of much at all.

It is not a case of getting rid of items all you have to do is attempt delivery and as for returning to the office why not as if anyone who dispose's of recorded/special item's in an incorret fashion may never be allowed to return to their place of work again!.

dave7634 · Post by **dave7634** » 27 Jan 2008, 22:28

BELIAL wrote:I do my job ,stick to the rules, If the system fails ,it's not my problem: common sense does not form part of the equation

I was, years ago now, trained on a rural van duty. Mick (RIP) always used to say to me, "Do your job as though a Manager was testing the job and is sat with you in the van. You can't go wrong kid then can you!"
Makes it hard going but he was right.

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