Postal
Motorcycle checks in AIRC and motorcycles to get new tyres
(29 May, 2009): There are three issues currently before the AIRC in relation to motorcycle checks. They are:
1. The checks themselves and the training.
2. The time allowed for the checks.
3. The removal of some members from motor cycles. (Note the issue of deduction from pay is being dealt with elsewhere).
The Commission has given priority to the issue of removal of members from motorcycle rounds. We expect that the matter will be back in the Commission within two weeks.
In relation to motorcycle tyres Australia Post has informed the CEPU it will soon be introducing a new larger profile tyre for the Honda CT110 motorcycle.
The new tyre a V Rubber 300/17 profile will replace the current 2756/17 profile tyre. Introduction of the new tyres follows a national trial by posties at selected delivery facilities and expert analysis by independent specialist group DV experts says Australia Post.
According to Post the new tyres will improve motorcycle handling. Great, anything that improves safety for motorcycle PDOs is welcome but as members would know there have been a number of accidents where the tyres on the motorcycles involved were bald and CEPU branches have previously raised concerns about motorcycle tyres being of poor quality and loose fitting.
So we will be requesting more information from Australia Post on why the new tyres are considered better than the tyres currently in use, how they address previously raised issues about quality and fit, and how they align with any MUARC recommendations related to motorcycle safety.