steviemac wrote:more than happy to read this document, however, the RMchat 'forum rules' appears to be only 1 page so if you could direct me to the correct area i will indeed read up on the guidance.brothermagrew wrote:steviemacsteviemac wrote:Thank you pinstripe.
Brothermagrew and Postman , this new proceedure seems to be in force in many offices, can CWU formally confirm if agreeable or not as it is not being communicated at a local level.
Meantime any more suggestions to put barriers in the way before it becomes embedded into office proceedure.
I would further suggest that you particularly have a look at Royal Mail/HSE Guidance for Inspectors posting on health and safety forum and in particular read pages 5 and 6 of this document.
Trials are taking place in North & East London and South & West Wales for a new standard of 16kg and 11kg for all pouches thereafter. As yet, these trials are incomplete and the matrix should be used by preference in all other areas.
As can be determined from the above yes CWU and Royal Mail are hoping to eventually move to a new standard of 16kg and 11kg for all pouches thereafter. But as far as I understand it and as is confirmed above the trials are incomplete and the matrix should be used by preference in all other areas.
You'll find it in the document in this posting http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 28&t=23502" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;