For Unloaders Only "On Topic" Load Stand Safety Violations

[fres431]

fres431,

The safety committee should have had an easy time addressing this concern.

It took less than 20 seconds to leave here and check with the manufacturer specs.

Per the manufacturer specs, the load stands have a 500 lb capacity.

Sincerely,
I

That's great but how do I know that stand is on every stand I use? They don't ladders have weight limits on them these stands don't I and others refuse to use them unless it properly shows on each stand

 

[Integrity]

Integrity,

This is extremely annoying.

Sincerely,

Everyone

atronatomic,

If you are annoyed I am sorry.

What specifically is annoying to you?

If I can help I will.

Understand that it is really impossible for you to post on behalf of everyone on the BC.

Peace.


Sincerely,
I

 

[Integrity]

That's great but how do I know that stand is on every stand I use? They don't ladders have weight limits on them these stands don't I and others refuse to use them unless it properly shows on each stand

fres431,

I did not say the stands were correctly labeled.

I assumed that the concern was the load rating and not the labeling.

I don't know of the labeling requirements for this type of step device.

Not confident that this will be able to be found in 20 secs.

Do you know the labeling requirements for this type of stand?

If the load rating is known and the labeling requirements are unknown then I don't think it is reasonable to refuse to use them for the reasons you stated.

Sincerely,
I

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_load_limit

 

[FilingBluesFL]

When I was laid off I was put back in the unload.

The supervisor there didn't like me, so he demanded I use a load stand every time. (I'm 6'2" and can almost reach the top of the trailer).

So then I used the unload stand on each, and ever wall. I also made sure to move the extendo in to my power zone each and every time.

Then he decided to harass me with production standards and do observations on me because I was then going "too slow."

It's just another form of harassment.

Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

 

[Wayne05]

dantheman52,

There are several mentions of the VHE on the UPS Safety Calendars each year. These calendars are posted on the Joint UPS/Teamster Safety Boards.

VHE stands for Variable Height Extendo.

They are commonly referred to as Extendos, UNL-16s and UNL-46s, sometimes just unloaders.

The original and main purpose of these is for lift/lower injury reduction in the unload area and not production as some say.

The ability to keep the work in the power zone by raising and lowering the VHE is the main safety feature to help prevent lifting/lowering injuries. (a feature rarely used or encouraged to be used by front line sups)

A VHE assists to unload the trailers efficiently while preventing injuries associated with lifting and lowering.

The unloader is supposed to raise and lower the extendo to maintain this equipment in his power zone.

Using a load stand is one of the listed requirements to safely use this equipment for packages above shoulder height.

Sincerely,
I

They also say that proper footwear is a requirement, but everyone at my hub wears sneakers. I don't know what they do when a 70+ lbs package lands on their feet...

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

They also say that proper footwear is a requirement, but everyone at my hub wears sneakers. I don't know what they do when a 70+ lbs package lands on their feet...

...they jump up and down on the other foot and curse like a sailor...?

 

[Turdferguson]

They also say that proper footwear is a requirement, but everyone at my hub wears sneakers. I don't know what they do when a 70+ lbs package lands on their feet...

Same thing people wearing proper foot wear do. Proper foot wear will not protect you from a over 70 landing on your foot

 

[Wally]

Load stands are for wimps. Pottery Barn boxes work better!

 

[Cowboy Mac]

Load stands and extendos are awesome. You get to take your time adjusting them AND you have much less chance of getting a back injury. Why would anyone not use a load stand?

 

[werenotthepostoffice]

You lost credibility when you said someone at your center talked to you.

Back when I was a lowly outbound loader those yellow coffee tables were quite nice.

 

[Wayne05]

Same thing people wearing proper foot wear do. Proper foot wear will not protect you from a over 70 landing on your foot

Steel toes do just fine!

 

[EmraldArcher]

If every UPS employee did their job while following the methods 100% of the time nothing would ever get done.

 

[Dr.Brownz]

If every UPS employee did their job while following the methods 100% of the time nothing would ever get done.

No the profits would just be.much lower

 

[box_beeyotch]

No the profits would just be.much lower

As would your pay.