UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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That would be the booze seeping out of your pores.
Don't put yourself in this situation.
- Thread starter Richard Harrow
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That would be the booze seeping out of your pores.
Whatbrownwontdoforyou
Well-Known Member
We are arguing this now because driver doesnt feel comfortable twisting to get into pkg car in the street where traffic is passing.......and ups backed off this......but my point is when sups are out with drivers they will say anything to get drivers in faster.....and that includes disregarding safety
Absolutely they will.
East coast navy
Veteran
Sometimes it doesn't matter. The child still might not have been seen. A 5 year old is a lot smaller then a 7 to 10 year old. That 5 year old should have been watched. At least and I mean at least by some of his friends!! This never should have happened!! My prayers are out to everyone involved.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
ride alongs are hilarious because at first you do all the methods and invariably after an hour or so they are saying " you really don't have to do that." i know it's coming when you see them check their watches every couple minutes.
this company is full of hypocrites. " do what I say not as I do."
this company is full of hypocrites. " do what I say not as I do."
You do this job long enough, you just do. Somethings automatically. I always take a quick look at my truck as I'm walking back to it. I'm usually eyeballing the tires looking for lugs.
MC4YOU2
Wherever I see Trump, it smells like he's Putin.
Safety always trumps speed where there's any question. It's your judgement that determines your personal safety in traffic. If your PC has not been in your line of sight 100% of the time, (which is usually never) you have the responsibility to determine whether or not to walk around and whether or not to look under it based on each stop. If you're pressured into getting in on the driver side, be sure to open that slider until it fully locks back and then fully close it. For safety. And, you can always look under from the drivers side as well.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
after i took a nap one time i did a walk around to wake up and check things and this homeless guy was trying to climb up on top of the trailer going from the dolly between the trailers wanting to hitch a ride.
if i had been a minute later he would have been lying on top of the trailer.
am i supposed to climb on top of every trailer before i leave ?
if i had been a minute later he would have been lying on top of the trailer.
am i supposed to climb on top of every trailer before i leave ?
Orion inc.
I like turtles
Sure you did. Your stories seem to mimic others posts. Shocking.
Remember it's .... Sunday.
Orion inc.
I like turtles
In cases like this, follow the methods and do what is safe and comfortable for the individual.
Awareness of your surroundings prevents most of these accidents. Count kids and if you feel unsure, get out and look before pulling away.
And yes Dave , fatigue and heat can clearly cloud your perception, reflexes and judgement. Come down and work in south Florida heat and humidity and rain for summer and see if your statements change on that.
Orion inc.
I like turtles
Just a friendly reminder. I have your sups number....I will make the call.
Orion inc.
I like turtles
I'm thinking about calling in tomorrow. Florida apparently is going to get hit with bad rain, tropical storm. It's been raining and stopping alittle today.
Orion inc.
I like turtles
I got family in town for the week.
I'll probably work but I do have an option paid day for Friday. Still have 5 left for the year and some weeks of vacation.
I'll most likely work. I don't usually ever call in. No dead days for me.
This is why you do not worry about production, or harassment because of it.
This is not factored into any time study, which is why they dont matter, nor are recognized by our union.
When there are kids around, I assume they are unsupervised. I count them, I tell them to get away, I chase them off my bumper, and get yelled at by people who are suddenly paying attention. Dont yell at my kids, I have heard more than once. If there is an adult present, I ask, if it is clear. I walk around it I look under as I walk back, if there is a kid missing, I walk around again. I try to find out where the missing kid is.
My prayers of comfort to all involved.
This is not factored into any time study, which is why they dont matter, nor are recognized by our union.
When there are kids around, I assume they are unsupervised. I count them, I tell them to get away, I chase them off my bumper, and get yelled at by people who are suddenly paying attention. Dont yell at my kids, I have heard more than once. If there is an adult present, I ask, if it is clear. I walk around it I look under as I walk back, if there is a kid missing, I walk around again. I try to find out where the missing kid is.
My prayers of comfort to all involved.
Orion inc.
I like turtles
This what new drivers need to learn. Production is far down the list of what's important as a driver. Safety of yourself and the public is absolute first.
Their numbers are their issue. The only number I care about is 0. That the number of accidents or injuries I will cause to myself or the public every day.
And I've told them more than once, "get your kids out of the street"
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