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woofwoof
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hot weather

Post by woofwoof »

So the bad weather agreement says provide hot drinks before leaving the office,,why have we not got a hot weather agreement now we work longer days

Does someone have to drop dead before we get a joint statement
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Post by boo634 »

They don't give a sh** B
pinstripe
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Post by pinstripe »

Just walk in the shade! At noon! In the middle of a busy street! Drink plenty of fluids, but not too much because you might need to go to the loo. Wear a long sleeve shirt and long trousers to prevent sunburn, ignore the fact that you'll be boiling in your own sweat.

But seriously, wear a hat.Drink as much as you feel comfortable with, wear sunscreen and remember that it will be pi***ng down in a few weeks.
glenfiddich
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Post by glenfiddich »

woofwoof wrote:
Does someone have to drop dead before we get a joint statement
yes it maybe meImage
arnold cheshire
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woofwoof wrote:So the bad weather agreement says provide hot drinks before leaving the office,,why have we not got a hot weather agreement now we work longer days

Does someone have to drop dead before we get a joint statement
what office do you work in ive never heard of a bad weather agreement where they provide hot drinks
gand
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Re: hot weather

Post by gand »

No but lets get real here skin cancer is real! ive asked my rep and royal mail about this lots of time's and they laugh :Applause

Since its inception in 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has always recommended using a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher as one important part of a complete sun protection regimen. Sunscreen alone is not enough, however. Read our full list of skin cancer prevention tips.

Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Do not burn.
Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.
Cover up with clothing, including a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day. For extended outdoor activity, use a water-resistant, broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Apply 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside.
Reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or excessive sweating.
Keep newborns out of the sun. Sunscreens should be used on babies over the age of six months.
Examine your skin head-to-toe every month.
See your physician every year for a professional skin exam.

royal mail should supply sun cream! and even with sun cream on you are still at risk at peak times!
after all i get a wet jacket if it rain's. and water don't hurt! so why not sun cream.

ps and don't give the some people may be allergic to sun cream bullshit as far more people can die from skin cancer than sun cream.
arnold cheshire
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Post by arnold cheshire »

Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Do not burn. joke :left:
feduppostie
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Re: hot weather

Post by feduppostie »

seriously this topic annoys me every year ( well every 3rd year in the uk lol)

what would you do if you were on holiday and the sun was hot???

well do this while at work

I know we blame RM for most things but we can't blame them for people being stupid in the heat

drink water, apply sunscreen and make sure you prepare for what you know will happen during your time exposed to the sun

if you were sat in your garden would you wait for RM to tell you what to do?
woofwoof
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Post by woofwoof »

feduppostie wrote:seriously this topic annoys me every year ( well every 3rd year in the uk lol)

what would you do if you were on holiday and the sun was hot???

well do this while at work

I know we blame RM for most things but we can't blame them for people being stupid in the heat

drink water, apply sunscreen and make sure you prepare for what you know will happen during your time exposed to the sun

if you were sat in your garden would you wait for RM to tell you what to do?
Id expect them to bring me a beer if I was sat in the garden
DB1100
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Post by DB1100 »

feduppostie wrote:seriously this topic annoys me every year ( well every 3rd year in the uk lol)

what would you do if you were on holiday and the sun was hot???

well do this while at work

I know we blame RM for most things but we can't blame them for people being stupid in the heat

drink water, apply sunscreen and make sure you prepare for what you know will happen during your time exposed to the sun

if you were sat in your garden would you wait for RM to tell you what to do?
What a stupid statement,if you get too hot at home you go inside same as on holiday,where can you go whilst on delivery?,plus whilst on holiday you are not pulling a heavy trolley about for 5 hours,
For we were soldiers once,and young
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Post by clashcityrocker »

It isn't difficult.
You cover up the parts at risk of burning.
You apply sunscreen to the parts that need it.
You drink plenty of fluids.
You take it easy.
The societies of consumption and squandering of material resources are incompatible with the idea of economic growth and a clean planet.
DB1100
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Post by DB1100 »

clashcityrocker wrote:It isn't difficult.
You cover up the parts at risk of burning.
You apply sunscreen to the parts that need it.
You drink plenty of fluids.
You take it easy.
Of course,but it's completely different being at work, and being on holiday.
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gand
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Re: hot weather

Post by gand »

feduppostie wrote:seriously this topic annoys me every year ( well every 3rd year in the uk lol)

what would you do if you were on holiday and the sun was hot???

well do this while at work

I know we blame RM for most things but we can't blame them for people being stupid in the heat

drink water, apply sunscreen and make sure you prepare for what you know will happen during your time exposed to the sun

if you were sat in your garden would you wait for RM to tell you what to do?
Yeah i do blame Royal mail as it was them that changed are working times to have us out at the warmest part of the day not the employee.
so its only right that they should look after our safety!
DB1100
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Re: hot weather

Post by DB1100 »

gand wrote:
feduppostie wrote:seriously this topic annoys me every year ( well every 3rd year in the uk lol)

what would you do if you were on holiday and the sun was hot???

well do this while at work

I know we blame RM for most things but we can't blame them for people being stupid in the heat

drink water, apply sunscreen and make sure you prepare for what you know will happen during your time exposed to the sun

if you were sat in your garden would you wait for RM to tell you what to do?
Yeah i do blame Royal mail as it was them that changed are working times to have us out at the warmest part of the day not the employee.
so its only right that they should look after our safety!
Good point
For we were soldiers once,and young