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Merc Sprinters Air Con
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Dannydare
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Merc Sprinters Air Con
After all the health and safety we get told surely it is not healthy to sit in a van in stupid degrees as we are made to do. Dont forget windows shut. Is there any depots that run Vans with air con provided ?
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eric the viking
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Re: Merc Sprinters Air Con
Not ours and I wouldn't have thought any others either.
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ctpunk
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Re: Merc Sprinters Air Con
Those sitting in the office do have air con- Drivers don't.
99% RM vans are left with doors opened- risking driver being suck.
Vans with air con are more expensive and burn more diesel- that is what management says at our depot. You can always open windows when back to the van- I wish they will spend with me one day on my route. When CWU mentioned something about water- we ware told to bring own bottles to fill it at drinking water dispensers. This will be hot as tea in 1 or 2 houres.
7.5 is even worst- cargo is like greenhouse- I guess about 40-50 degrees with no air circulation- imagine you have to load it ie for 20-30 minutes at each collection stop from the warehouse in the sun with no air flow.
I will take digi thermometer to work today and will observe cab and cargo temperature. Will post some pictures to open eyes of blind management. Last time outside temp was like 36 degree, incab witk open windows 39-42. today look even worst.
Tip from my collegue- freez a bottle of water overnight- will stay cool longer.
Wet hi viz on- when dry ask costumer to soak it in water.
maybe wet fleece in the van.
I affraid that the only way to show it to management is accident caused by themperature exhaust. One of us have to die to make things better for our collegues. After 20 minutes of loading my 7,5 toner I' out of breaf and fell dizzy- 10 minutes later I'm on the motorway during rush houres. At least my family will be given my shares, 2 years basic, and my pension plan pot. (if they will not suck me before for leaving windows opened when out from vehicle)
99% RM vans are left with doors opened- risking driver being suck.
Vans with air con are more expensive and burn more diesel- that is what management says at our depot. You can always open windows when back to the van- I wish they will spend with me one day on my route. When CWU mentioned something about water- we ware told to bring own bottles to fill it at drinking water dispensers. This will be hot as tea in 1 or 2 houres.
7.5 is even worst- cargo is like greenhouse- I guess about 40-50 degrees with no air circulation- imagine you have to load it ie for 20-30 minutes at each collection stop from the warehouse in the sun with no air flow.
I will take digi thermometer to work today and will observe cab and cargo temperature. Will post some pictures to open eyes of blind management. Last time outside temp was like 36 degree, incab witk open windows 39-42. today look even worst.
Tip from my collegue- freez a bottle of water overnight- will stay cool longer.
Wet hi viz on- when dry ask costumer to soak it in water.
maybe wet fleece in the van.
I affraid that the only way to show it to management is accident caused by themperature exhaust. One of us have to die to make things better for our collegues. After 20 minutes of loading my 7,5 toner I' out of breaf and fell dizzy- 10 minutes later I'm on the motorway during rush houres. At least my family will be given my shares, 2 years basic, and my pension plan pot. (if they will not suck me before for leaving windows opened when out from vehicle)