Health and Safety for Adults
Delivery Guide
- Deliver only one newspaper and one of each leaflet to all properties on your round
- Push the paper all the way through the letterbox, a visible paper is a signal to thieves that a house is empty
- Do not leave papers on steps, driveways or in gates and hedges
- Close any gates behind you
- Double check your round card for any properties not to be delivered to; also do not deliver to any houses with a notice asking for no free papers / leaflets - if these properties are not on your round card, let your Agent know
- Dumping of papers / leaflets will result in immediate dismissal; report any leftovers to your Agent
- Your Agent and our telephone team check all rounds and any reports of non-delivery will be investigated immediately
- All newspapers should be delivered on either Thursday or Friday depending on the distribution day of your paper
- Papers need to be delivered after 7am in the morning and before 8.30pm in the evening
- Trolleys must be left at the end of any driveways in order to ensure that cars are not scratched
Hazards
- Be aware of any dogs in houses or gardens where you deliver - don't risk being bitten, report any problem animals to your Agent
Lift and Load
- All our bundle weights are kept below 13.5 kilos
- Don't carry more than is comfortable, it is your responsibility to know your capacity
- When you lift a bundle, bend your knees and keep your back straight: let your legs not your back take the strain
- Trolleys are provided for delivering your round and these must be used to transport your newspapers and leaflets, however we do have shoulder bags available - contact your Agent for one of these
Other Stuff
- Inform your Agent of any holiday plans - it is your responsibility to find cover for your round whilst you are away
- Your Agent will call at your house weekly with your papers, leaflets and pay
- Leaflets may be delivered on a separate day to your newspapers and these should be inserted into the newspapers for delivery
- Check the route you're going to take to complete the round before going out
- Arrange with your Agent a safe point for the papers / leaflets to be dropped off at your address, we don't want any accidents if the bundles are left in the open
- If you have any problems, speak to your Agent
Checklist
- Wear bright clothes and comfortable shoes
- Don't carry a heavy load
- Check the weather and be prepared
- Double check the route before you deliver for the first time
Your Agent
Your Agent is in charge of a number of distributors within your local area. They sort out the quantity of papers and leaflets each distributor needs in order to complete their round, and provide any equipment needed such as trolleys. Your Agent is your first point of contact for any of the following:
- Shortage of papers and/or leaflets
- Holidays
- Any new properties that are being built on your round
- Any empty properties
- Any problems/queries with households on your round
- Any dogs in properties that worry you
Remember your agent is there to help you.