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ebbzie
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Re: hot weather

Post by ebbzie »

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!
Do you really think they give a s**t about us?
Richard007
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Re: hot weather

Post by Richard007 »

Lets just enjoy it we won't see it again till 2017
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Re: hot weather

Post by comeracing »

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?
ive recently come back of my hols in 35 degrees heat whilst on holiday I RELAXED for eg went to a waterpark,beach etc drank and eat lots as I was all inclusive,since ive been back delivering mail for 5 + HOURS EVERY DAY,ive felt exhausted,do you understand the difference between the two. :d'oh!
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Re: hot weather

Post by Himaggen »

You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?
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Re: hot weather

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Himaggen wrote:You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?
Absolute rubbish,so you are saying I need to apply sunscreen in October and November.Walking is part of our routine and we get supplied footwear.
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Re: hot weather

Post by clashcityrocker »

DB1100 wrote:
Himaggen wrote:You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?
Absolute rubbish,so you are saying I need to apply sunscreen in October and November.Walking is part of our routine and we get supplied footwear.
I'm asthmatic. I can't go out on delivery without medication.
Should Royal Mail be providing it?
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Re: hot weather

Post by woofwoof »

clashcityrocker wrote:
DB1100 wrote:
Himaggen wrote:You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?
Absolute rubbish,so you are saying I need to apply sunscreen in October and November.Walking is part of our routine and we get supplied footwear.
I'm asthmatic. I can't go out on delivery without medication.

Should Royal Mail be providing it?
Did the heat with the new hours we work bring this condition or did you have it when you started royal mail
DB1100
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Re: hot weather

Post by DB1100 »

clashcityrocker wrote:
DB1100 wrote:
Himaggen wrote:You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?
Absolute rubbish,so you are saying I need to apply sunscreen in October and November.Walking is part of our routine and we get supplied footwear.
I'm asthmatic. I can't go out on delivery without medication.
Should Royal Mail be providing it?
Is this aimed at me or Himaggen?
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clashcityrocker
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Re: hot weather

Post by clashcityrocker »

DB1100 wrote: Is this aimed at me or Himaggen?
Nothing is aimed at you darling.
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DB1100
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Re: hot weather

Post by DB1100 »

clashcityrocker wrote:
DB1100 wrote: Is this aimed at me or Himaggen?
Nothing is aimed at you darling.
Hmm,please don't include me in any of your fantasies,I would argue too much.
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Re: hot weather

Post by DGP1 »

DB1100 wrote:
clashcityrocker wrote:
DB1100 wrote: Is this aimed at me or Himaggen?
Nothing is aimed at you darling.
Hmm,please don't include me in any of your fantasies,I would argue too much.
You only argue at the beginning.........then it's true love :nervous
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martin the green
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Re: hot weather

Post by martin the green »

we used to get out early in the morning and be finishing as it was getting hotter now because we get out a lot later it is already hot. how many bottles of drink do we have to carry to keep hydrated and not need a pee. we are always being told about slips and trips in the wet but not a mention about sun screen, but then this is caring, sharing Royal mail :arrrghhh
Himaggen
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Re: hot weather

Post by Himaggen »

DB1100 wrote:
Himaggen wrote:You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?
Absolute rubbish,so you are saying I need to apply sunscreen in October and November.Walking is part of our routine and we get supplied footwear.
Even on a cloudy/overcast day you'd be likely to be exposed to around forty percent of the suns ultraviolet rays. If you are an outdoor worker with exposed skin, you should be protecting your skin from UV damage every day. Please bear in mind that as well as the UVB rays we associate with colouring of the skin the UVA rays are still penetrating your skin with a less immediate effect. Many after shave lotions and moisturisers actually contain SPF 15 or greater so you may actually be protecting yourself without realising it!
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Re: hot weather

Post by postypie »

Himaggen wrote:You should be using a sun screen every day, re-applying it as necessary and doing so regardless of the time of year. Why then if it is part of your every day routine should your employer be purchasing it for you?

In our office at least....there would be no shortage of blokes willing to rub sun cream on other posties exposed bits. :left: :left: :left: