A leaked document from Australia Post makes it very clear that vans with no side windows have been introduced to cut costs and because someone in management likes the look of them.
“I have no intention of providing ammunition for drivers and their Union that will either impact either the financial or security related benefits, nor impact the modernization of our fleet and our operations.” (Quote from leaked document)
The fact that drivers consider the new vans to be unsafe with no side windows in terms of visibility is not even on the radar of the above Australia Post senior manager.
Indeed, rather than address the issues of drivers by installing side windows in the new vans the Australia Post senior manager intends to provide “tips on logical steps to take when driving these vehicles.”
Fortunately the Health and Safety Representative (HSR) at the Mt Waverly transport hub issued a PIN on the OHS issues associated with no side windows on the new Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans introduced for SPB work. The PIN has been suspended in accordance with the processes set out in the OHS Act while an investigation is being conducted by Comcare.
The CEPU engaged an ergonomist to provide a report on visibility problems associated with the new vans and has also provided a submission to the Comcare investigator on this matter.
Members will be advised of the outcome of the investigation in due course
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