A notice ROYAL MAIL GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK dated 2018 was posted at our RDC. A colleague pointed out that RM maximum parcel weight was 30k.
This differs from the previous Version OPERATIONS & MODERNISATION RISK MANAGEMENT No: 3.0 Issue Date: 01/09/2014 it stated;
Core Standards
The following Core standards apply to this safe system of work
Weight (maximum)
RM Parcels 20 kg Parcelforce Parcels 30 kg* (unless otherwise assessed)
This Delivery version says 20kg Max .
SSOW-T001 Delivery (Royal Mail Operations) Owner: J. Cannon Version: 1.0 Date: 1st June 2017
Weight Limits LWT load 32kg (2 pouches). M2 HCT 122kg Gross; 75 kg load. Pouch 16kg (11kg other). York and Mini York containers 250 kg. York ALP Sleeve 250kg. RM Parcels 20kg. Tray 10kg.
IMO an increase of 20kg to 30kg as a core standard weight appears drastic.
I have not yet found the amended document online.
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Drastic, but agreed:
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Tamsk... Thanks for the link which was what I was looking for.
Ironically I found this relative information on CWU site;
Heavy lifting and safe handling (edited)
Announcing the launch of a new “CWU Safe Working on Delivery Guide” National Health and Safety Officer Dave Joyce said “the European Agency for Safety and Health and the HSE have launched a European wide campaign on musculoskeletal injuries called “Lighten The Load” and the HSE are supporting the campaign as well as their own “Better Backs” initiative.”..............
Ironically I found this relative information on CWU site;
Heavy lifting and safe handling (edited)
Announcing the launch of a new “CWU Safe Working on Delivery Guide” National Health and Safety Officer Dave Joyce said “the European Agency for Safety and Health and the HSE have launched a European wide campaign on musculoskeletal injuries called “Lighten The Load” and the HSE are supporting the campaign as well as their own “Better Backs” initiative.”..............