LTB 597/15 Slow Manoeuvring Training Course Trial & TOR

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Letter to Branches

LTB 597/15 Slow Manoeuvring Training Course Trial & Terms of Reference

No.597/15
Ref: 230
Date: 15th September 2015





To: Branches with POSTAL Members

Dear Colleagues
 
Slow Manoeuvring Training Course Trial & Terms of Reference

Branches will be aware that the 2012 Joint Statement on the RTA Procedure and Driver training committed Royal Mail and the CWU to improving the safety of our drivers and the public. We recently became aware of a trial that has been taking place in a Delivery Office, regarding Slow Manoeuvring Training, and on receiving this information we immediately requested a ToR to cover a trial.

Discussions have taken place and we have now agreed a TOR for a trial to take place. We are satisfied that ToR covers our concerns and that we can progress the trial to 5 other offices. These are: Derby DO (East Region) not confirmed yet, Thornbury DO (West Region) commenced this week, Perth DO (North Region) commenced this week, Plymouth Distribution (West Region) not confirmed yet and London South East (Parcelforce) due to commence this week.

There is currently no course offered where all drivers in a unit are coached on slow manoeuvring that is customised to take account of the specifics of an individual yard.

The course duration is 2 hours, and 6 drivers will be coached during each session. The course is designed specifically to address issues at an individual site, and the content is customised according to the identified risks, through collision history and site inspection, which will include driver feedback where appropriate. This ensures that the course is relevant to the drivers in the locality.

The course material will be constructed specifically for each site, and courses will be scheduled to suit the operation. The course will not be used as a substitute for Induction or Post-Collision training.

The performance of the unit before the course deployment, and after the courses are completed, will be measured. This will demonstrate the successes, or otherwise, and inform whether this approach should be further deployed.

Progress of the courses, and measurement of success, will be reviewed at the Road Safety Joint Working Group, which currently meets regularly, and has representation from Royal Mail functions and the CWU.

Any enquiries to Bob Gibson’s Office, quoting reference 230, Email address: mstewart@cwu.org

Yours Sincerely

Bob Gibson
CWU Assistant Secretary – Outdoor

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Terms of Reference between Royal Mail and the CWU
Trial of Slow Manoeuvring Training Course

The 2012 Joint Statement on the RTA Procedure and Driver training committed Royal Mail and the CWU to improving the safety of our drivers and the public. Both parties reaffirm their commitment to deliver improved safety and support for our drivers by working together to identify appropriate data driven initiatives, tracking of deployment and benefits realised from agreed joint initiatives with a view to delivering sustained improvements.

In 2014/15 over 50% of collisions can be classed as slow manoeuvring. Formal induction training is available through the Pertemps Driver Training contract for all new starters undertaking a role involving driving. Post collision training exists for drivers who have been involved in a road traffic accident and the outcome of the investigation identifies that training is the appropriate intervention.

There is currently no course offered where all drivers in a unit are coached on slow manoeuvring, which is bespoke to take account of the specifics of an individual yard.

Aims / Objectives
A Slow Manoeuvring course has been developed for trial in 6 sites. The objective of the course is to cover every driver in each of the trial sites. The sites have been identified as high risk in respect of slow manoeuvring incidents and/or suffering from yard congestion. The course duration is 2 hours, and 6 drivers will be coached during each session. The course is designed specifically to address issues at an individual site, and the content is bespoke according to the identified risks, through collision history and site inspection, which will include driver feedback where appropriate. This ensures that the course is relevant to the drivers.

Approach
6 sites have been identified, Luton DO (East Region), Derby DO (East Region), Thornbury DO (West Region), Perth DO (North Region), Plymouth Distribution (West Region) and London South East (Parcelforce).

The course material will be constructed specifically for each site. Courses will be scheduled to suit the operation.

The course will not be used as a substitute for Induction or Post-Collision training.

Evaluation / Review
The performance of the unit before the course deployment, and after the courses are completed, will be measured. This will demonstrate the successes, or otherwise, and inform whether this approach should be further deployed

Progress of the courses, and measurement of success, will be reviewed at the Road Safety Joint Working Group, which currently meets regularly, and has representation from RM functions and the CWU.

Any concerns regarding regional approaches should be directed to the Driver Capability & Behaviour Manager.


Signed........................................... Signed..............................................
Martin Bromhall Bob Gibson
RM Driver Capability & Behaviour Manager Communication Workers Union

September 2015

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thought they were talking about my delivery speed