Slow Manoeuvring Training Course Trial & Terms of Reference

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

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Bob Gibson