Royal Mail Safety Alert – Peugeot Expert Van – Side Door Detachments

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

There have been a growing number of incidents and reports of Peugeot Expert Van side doors detaching from the small panel vans whilst side doors are being operated whereby the top mounting arm comes out of the runner.

The guidance now being briefed out to all drivers is as follows:-

1. When opening and closing the side load door on new shape Peugeot Expert vans ensure the side door is opened and closed without using excessive force which can otherwise cause door failure.
2. Drivers must not use a “throwing” action when opening and closing the door and instead the door should be held by the handle throughout its operation which prevents the door being ‘thrown’ against its stop.
3. If excessive force is used the door can detach from the top runner channel during use.
4. Royal Mail Fleet is reviewing the issue with the vehicle manufacturer to establish a modification campaign. In summary, drivers must not use a “throwing” or “slamming” action to open and close the door. Ensure the door is opened and closed without using excessive force as damage can occur. Drivers should remain holding the handle throughout the entire sliding travel ensuring the door is opened fully to engage the end of travel catch.Please ensure the message gets to all your driver members, operating this LCV type small van. 

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

18LTB570 Royal Mail Safety Alert – Peugeot Expert Van – Side Door Detachments

GP SA 2018 005 Side Load Door Detachment

Final Call: CWU Union Learning Representatives Networking Event 2018

#CWULearn18; #LearningFromEachOther

Branches are reminded that places are still available for the CWU Union Learning Representatives Networking event.

This year’s networking event will take place on the 21st & 22nd November 2018 at: 

The Elstead Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3QP

This event will ensure that our ULRs can discharge their legally recognised responsibilities to great effect through networking with other educationalists.

Over the two days, delegates will explore new and innovative ideas on learning and enhance their skills so that they can facilitate both new and ongoing learning opportunities in their workplaces.

This year’s theme is “Learning From Each Other” and will focus heavily on sharing best practice and developing new and innovative learning activities.

There will be opportunities:

· To meet with other CWU Union Learning Representatives

· To attend a skills market

· To attend facilitated workshops

· To hear from high profile guest speakers

· To learn about the latest CWU learning developments

· And to celebrate your achievements!

Programme

Wednesday 21st November, 12.50pm – 6.00pm

– Registration from 11.30am, lunch from 12.00 noon – 12.45pm

– Followed by Introductions, skills market, guest speakers and workshops

– Evening Dinner & entertainment

Thursday 22nd November 2018, 9.00am until 1.00pm

– Main Event, Workshops and Panel Session – (Exact programme to be confirmed)

Conference Registration

Places are limited for this event so priority will be given, in the first instance, to one ULR from each branch who has not attended the event before but if Branches would like to send additional ULRs to this event please let us know.

Any additional places will be awarded on a first come first served basis and will be confirmed once the final date for registration application has closed.

Please note that Branches are responsible for delegates travel and authorised expenditure for this event. However, we will be providing lunch and an evening buffet on the 21st and lunch on the 22nd November 2018. 

Further detail – please read

Branches are asked to book a ULR delegate place by email in the first instance to learn@cwu.org with contact details including name, Branch, contact number and an email or postal address to which an application form can be sent.

Alternatively, Branches can contact Michelle Simpson (as listed below).

The form will be sent out to the individual ULR and this will need to be countersigned by the Branch Secretary. Delegates who have specific dietary needs or allergies must advise us of any requirements on the form.

To guarantee that your Branch is represented you must return your completed and signed application form to the Education & Training Department at HQ by Friday 26th October 2018. 

You can book accommodation at the Elstead Hotel for a cost of £55 per person per night or £90 for a shared room. This cost also applies if you wish to stay more than one night (apart from weekends).

Please advise the Elstead Hotel that you are attending the CWU ULR Networking Event using the code ULR18. Accommodation at the Elstead will be on a first come-first served basis and you can book into other accommodation in Bournemouth if you wish. A list of nearby hotels is attached which cover a range of prices. Please note that the hotels listed have not been vetted by the CWU so we cannot make any recommendations.

Unfortunately, due to registration and accommodation not being linked, we will not be able to arrange substitutions for delegates. The Branch will need to contact both the Education & Training Dept. and the hotel directly to either notify of cancellation or replacement by another ULR from within the Branch.

This event is being supported by the CWU and the Union Learning Fund (England).

Release

This event should attract paid release for those accredited ULRs working for employers where the CWU is recognised. The event is specifically designed to meet the aims of ULR legislation and is fully supported through the Government Department for Business Innovation and Skills. The ACAS Code of Practice applies.

Any enquiries regarding this LTB should be addressed to Michelle Simpson by telephoning 0208 971 7340 or by email to learn@cwu.org

Yours sincerely,

Trish Lavelle

Head of Education & Training

18LTB 568 – Final Reminder CWU Union Learning Representatives Networking Event 2018

Nearby Hotels

Premier Inn East, 47 Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 3PA.

Tel: 0871 527 8126

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/dorset/bournemouth/bournemouth-east-boscombe.html?cid=GLBC_BOULYN

Travel Lodge, 43 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3PH

Phone: 0871 984 6257

https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/267/Bournemouth-hotel?WT.tsrc=GHA_Organic&utm_campaign=GHA_Bournemouth&utm_medium=GHA_Organic&utm_ source=google

Premier Inn East Cliff, Christchurch Road, St. Swithuns Roundabout, Bournemouth, BH1 3ND

Tel: 0871 622 0703

https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/dorset/bournemouth/bournemouth-east-cliff.html?ARRdd=20&ARRmm=11&ARRyyyy=2018&NIGHTS=1&ROOMS=1&ADULT1=1&CHILD1=0&COT1=0&INTTYP1=DB&SID=4

Bay Majestic, Derby Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3QE

Tel: 0844 499 9356

https://www.bayhotels.co.uk/our-hotels/bay-majestic-bournemouth-hotel

Balincourt Hotel, 58 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PF

Tel: 01202 552962

Coach House Cottage 5 Annerley Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3PG

Phone: 01202 315067

http://www.coachhousecottage.com/

Cransley Hotel 11 Knyveton Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3QG

Phone: 01202 290067

http://www.cransley.co.uk/

Derby Manor, Derby Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3QB

Phone: 01202 294822

Langtry Manor, Derby Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3QB

Phone: 01202 553887

http://www.langtrymanor.co.uk/

Royale Hotel, 16 Gervis Rd, Bournemouth BH1 3EQ

Phone: 0844 387 6265

https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-hotel-royale-83884

Royal Mail Group Announcement – Merger of Royal Mail Group SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Team and Royal Mail Group Property Risk, Compliance and Assurance Team:

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

The Health, Safety and Environment Department has been formally informed today by Dr. Shaun Davis Royal Mail Group‎ Global Director of Safety, Health,‎ Wellbeing and Sustainability that he and Martin Gafsen Director of Royal Mail Property and Facilities Solutions (and Romec Limited),‎ had concluded a review of the activities carried out in RM Group SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) and those carried out in the RM Group Property Risk, Compliance and Assurance, which had identified opportunities for improvements relating to operational effectiveness, delivery of efficiencies and improved synergies across both teams.

Following the review it has been decided that these two teams will merge under Shaun Davis’s leadership providing both Dr. Davis and Martin Gafsen with improved operational consistency, oversight and alignment on safety, health, environment and property safety related matters.

As a result of this merger Eloise Francis, Director of Property Risk, Compliance and Assurance, has decided to leave Royal Mail Group. Dr. Shaun Davis and Martin Gafsen said that Eloise has made a valuable contribution to the organisation and the Business wishes her well in her future career.

Richard Bennion will assume interim leadership of the Property Risk, Compliance and Assurance team, as a direct report to Shaun Davis and business partner to Martin Gafsen and his RMPFS leadership team.

Richard Bennion, Dr. Shaun Davis and Ron Symonds from RM Group SHE will work closely with Eloise Francis on transition and handover to the new set up.

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety and Environment Officer

18LTB565 RMG Announcement – Merger of RMG SHE and Group Property Risk, Compliance and Assurance Teams

TUC Health & Safety Guides and Reports for Health and Safety Reps:

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

The TUC produces a range of guides and reports for trade union safety reps.

In addition, guidance on most major issues can be found in the TUC/CWU “Hazards at Work” Manual – “Organising for safe and healthy workplaces”, the best-selling guide to health and safety at work.

For the information and assistance of CWU Health and Safety Reps, the full list of guides and reports the TUC has available are listed below with links:-

Guides and reports

• Asbestos (PDF, 9 pages) 
• Behavioural Safety – A briefing for workplace representatives
• Being a Health and Safety Representative – a guide to what the role means 
• Bullying
• The Case for Health and Safety
• Checking your Personal Protective Equipment (PDF, 3 pages) 
• The Compensation Myth (PDF, 7 pages) 
• Confidentiality and Medical records 
• Drug Testing in the Workplace 
• Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace  
• Dust in the Workplace (PDF, 7 pages) 
• Fatigue (PDF)
• Feet and Footwear (PDF, 6 pages) 
• Fire Safety
• Flooding – advice for reps
• Gender and health and safety (PDF – includes checklist) 
• In Sickness and in Health?: Good work – and how to achieve it(PDF, 20 pages) 
• Industrial Injuries benefit (pdf) 
• Inspections (PDF, 11 pages) 
• Is my occupational provider accredited?
• ISO 45001 – Using the new health and safety standard in the workplace (PDF, 20 pages)
• Lone Working 
• Maintenance in the workplace  
• Medical referrals – is your doctor qualified?  
• Migrant Workers (PDF, 12 pages) 
• Noise at Work (PDF, 6 pages) 
• Occupational Cancer – A Workplace Guide (PDF, 11 pages) 
• Occupational hygiene – a guide for reps
• Older workers (PDF) 
• Organising for Health and Safety: A Workplace Resource (PDF) 
• Pandemic Flu (PDF, 9 pages) 
• Personal Injury Claims – proposals for change (PDF, 12 pages) 
• Preparing for the new ‘Fit Note’ (PDF, 9 pages) 
• Promoting Health at Work 
• Protecting health and safety after Brexit (pdf 14 pages) 
• Reach (chemicals)
• Risk assessment (PDF, 16 pages) 
• Health and Safety Myths – The truth behind the headlines
• Safety representatives – a charter for change (PDF, 20 pages) 
• Safety representatives surveys:
• • Safety representatives biennial survey 2018 (PDF, 40 pages) 
• • Safety representatives biennial survey 2016 (PDF, 42 pages) 
• • Safety representatives – biennial survey 2014 (PDF, 42 pages) 
• • Safety representatives -biennial survey 2012 (PDF, 42 pages) 
• • Safety representatives – biennial survey 2010 (PDF, 46 pages) 
• • Safety representatives – biennial survey 2008 (PDF, 50 pages) 
• • biennial survey 2006 (PDF, 48 pages), 
• • biennial survey 2004 (PDF, 52 pages) 
• Skin Cancer and Outdoor Workers (PDF, 5 pages) 
• Smoking (PDF, 14 pages) 
• Stress (TUC guidance) 
• Stress (joint guidance with HSE) 
• Suicide and work: TUC guide
• Supporting women through the menopause (PDF) 
• Temperature at Work – heat (PDF) 
• The Government record on H&S (PDF) 
• The Union Effect  
• Time off for training (PDF) 
• Toilet facilities  
• Violence (HSE also has guidance on workplace violence) 
• Women and PPE (PDF) 
• Work and Well-being: A trade union resource  
• Young workers (PDF, 6 pages ) 

Forms

• Inspection Form (PDF) 
• Report form for reporting and incidents (PDF) 

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

18LTB562 TUC Health & Safety Guides and Reports for Health and Safety Reps

WRAP’ (Walk Risk Assessment Platform) – Technical Fixes Guide:

To: All Branches

Dear Colleagues,

It is important that Delivery Offices are compliant with their Walk Risk Assessment Platform (WRAP) database in order to ensure that all safety hazards on each delivery round, including problem dogs are logged, along with the appropriate risk controls information which is then readily available to staff performing the round in question.

Gary Millward Royal Mail Group Technical Safety, Health and Environment Systems Manager ‎has advised all Delivery Managers and PiCs that if they have a technical problem with ‘WRAP’ they should refer to the ‘Technical Fixes Guide’ which can be found on the SHE Knowledge Database under the ‘Popular Apps’ section of the Royal Mail Intranet. If any further assistance is needed they should contact their RM SHE Advisor to discuss the issues.

A copy of the ‘WRAP Technical Fixes Guide’‎ is attached for ASRs/WSRs information.

For any Delivery Office Managers having issues with ‘WRAP’ including Animal ID corruption, hills/stairs issues, etc., – a panel of trained RM SHE Advisors are available to assist. These are:-

* John English

* Kerry Whiteford

* Simon Handford

* Trevor Hamilton

They should be e-mailed with a copy of the ‘WRAP’ file with a description of the issue/problem.

A list of common problems are dealt with in the attached guide.

Yours sincerely

Dave Joyce
National Health, Safety & Environment Officer

18LTB560 WRAP (Walk Risk Assessment Platform) – Technical Fixes Guide

Common Technical Issues