LTB No. 1052/10 HCT - LWT - EHCT Updated Safety Concurrence

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Letter to Branches


No. 1052/10 Ref: 540/600 Date: 29th November 2010


To: Branches with POSTAL Members


Dear Colleague,

High Capacity Trolleys (HCT), Light Weight Trolleys (LWT) and Electric High Capacity Trolleys (EHCT) – New Updated Design Versions, Safety Concurrence, Training Package and Maintenance & Repair Arrangements

Further to LTB 920/07 issued on 15 October 2007, the purpose of this LTB is to update Branches regarding the service and maintenance arrangements for the HCT and LWT and to further advise Branches and representatives that new revised versions of both trolleys have been developed with the full involvement of the CWU Walk Design Group.

All trolleys have now undergone rigorous user testing and safety concurrence and are now available for use. These new models are intended to supplement the current models which will be phased out in line with their service life expectancy.

LWTs
The new design incorporates a number of improved features including:

• Easy assembly
• More stability and reliability
• Improved wheel design

HCTs
The new design incorporates a number of improved features including:

• Superior manoeuvrability as a result of front castor wheels
• Lightweight solid body with interior framework
• Disk brakes
• Undercarriage storage facility and bundle holder
• Increased capacity to 47 kg unladen; (approved to carry 75 kg of mail; max gross weight 122 kg)

Each trolley will be tagged to ensure that it can be clearly identified and a training package has been developed to accompany the revised versions of trolleys, which supplements the current training arrangements. The Safe Systems of Work and training documents are attached to this LTB along with the user instructions (MK3) for further reference.

All delivery trolley maintenance and repair will be carried out by Romec on site by arrangement with the Delivery Office Manager who will be provided with a copy of the attached documentation for the purposes of inspection. Faults should be reported via the property and facilities helpdesk.

LWTs are subject to a 12 monthly service inspection routine, and HCTs and EHCTs are subject to a 6 monthly inspection routine. This is in addition to the daily user checks.

There is no change to the deployment policy relating to this equipment and these aspects are covered in detail within the aforementioned LTB 920/07, however the security policy has been revised and is also attached to this LTB. Branches should note that HCTs can no longer be left unattended on the public highway overnight, and this should be the subject of representations if there is an issue of non-compliance.

Any enquiries to Bob Gibson’s Office, quoting reference 540/600 or Dave Joyce’s Office, quoting ref C25/10.

Email address: hnutley@cwu.org

Yours sincerely


Bob Gibson Dave Joyce
Assistant Secretary National Health, Safety & Environment Officer


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