Transport

Members would be aware that the CEPU has fought Post’s decision to introduce Mercedes vans without side windows because they present a risk to the health and safety of members and the general public.  Post has resisted our calls to retrofit the vans with side windows, to improve driver visibility.  To recap, the CEPU: – Banned members driving the vehicles

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As you know we have battled Australia Post for over a year about the threats to transport member safety presented by the move to introduce the new Mercedes Sprinter vans without side windows. We have consistently argued the vans are not fit for purpose and that the lack of side windows severely limits driver vision – and, therefore, safety. Now

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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

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The CEPU has today released ergonomist advice that raises doubts about the safety of using the new Mercedes Sprinter vans for SPB clearances.The advice was prepared for the union by Chartered Professional Engineer and Ergonomist Mark Dohrmann. His comments reinforce member concerns about the Sprinter vans. Mr Dohrmann’s advice can be downloaded here: Mercedes “Sprinter” 311 CDI – safety issues,

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As previously advised, Australia Post lodged a dispute notification regarding the CEPU’s ban on the driving of the new Mercedes Sprinter SPB vans. The AIRC considered this dispute application yesterday. The union put its position that it had attempted – over a number of months – to get Post to respond to the concerns of our members about the deficiencies

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