PhatAzz,Your Poll seems kind of vague. I don't understand the premise of your statement.
So, I voted based on what I thought/assumed you meant.
Integrity what kind of job do you have with Ups?PhatAzz,
Thank you.
I can see your point.
I must admit, it was made in haste.
The reason for the poll is that there seems to be a disagreement as to what the commonly used term, "the designated walk path" actually means. The poll was meant to get a feel for where the BC stands on this.
The term is frequently used in PCMs, safety training and work methods training.
There seems to be 2 basic schools of thought about this.
They are as follows:
1. The designated walk path is the walk path that is provided by the home or business owner to the front or rear of the residence or business establishment. the drivers are to use these walk paths unless they are obstructed or unavailable. Drivers are not to walk across lawns unless absolutely necessary.
2. The designated walk path is determined by the judgement of the driver. The driver is to determine the most direct safe route to the delivery point. It is perfectly fine to take the most direct path from the package car to the delivery point even if it involves cutting across lawns.
Of what school of thought do you belong?
Sincerely,
I
anonymous,Integrity what kind of job do you have with Ups?
PhatAzz,I have never seen a residence with a "designated" walk path. I have been to businesses, mostly industrial or manufacturing sites, that have designated walk paths for pedestrians to use.
I have seen sidewalks, at residential stops, that lead from a driveway to a front porch. Those sidewalks are for the use of visitors or guests to that residence. UPS delivery drivers don't park in most driveways. Nor, are they a "visitor" or a "guest" at that residence when making a delivery, either. Neither is the cable service employee, the utility meter reader or the Postal Employee. All of which will walk across a lawn to perform their duties/service if needed. Our drivers are paid excellent wages and are expected to make excellent choices when performing their duties.
Maybe your Poll should have been worded "The UPS Driver should choose the Safest, Most Efficient walk path to be used during delivery stops"
That, in my opinion, would be a true statement. It is also worded this way on the Record of Safety Ride form.
I'm curious too,you are always so polite.Integrity what kind of job do you have with Ups?
Ok Integrity what kind of job are you doing presently for the company.anonymous,
Integrity should be at the core of every job.
Sincerely,
I
Ok Integrity what kind of job are you doing presently for the company.
Are you a porter?
How about maybe in HR
Maybe an air driver
What about an on road supervisor?
Do you work here at all
Or are you really Upssocks?
Socks is what came to mind.
We had to sign and turn in a self check card,and one item that was considered 'Safe' was that drivers use designated walkways,and avoid cutting thru lawns,yards and landscaping. I read this as walking up the driveway,ten onto the designated walkway to the front porch. I copied it and put it in my log so the next time i am OJS'd and told to cut thru a yard as it is quicker i can pull the copy and show my On Road Supe that i have no desire to be unsafe just to save 4 seconds