WAURN Ponds has been identified by Australia Post as the site of the second-highest number of postie injuries over the past financial year.<\/p>\n
There were seven road injuries and two dog attacks in the Geelong suburb, ranking behind only Hoppers Crossing and ahead of North Geelong in the company\u2019s safety statistics, released recently.<\/p>\n
Across Victoria, there were 195 injuries. Australia Post is investing $30 million into safety over the next 12 months, and group executive of safety, wellbeing and safety management Peter Bass said the company aimed to address the biggest safety challenges facing posties.<\/p>\n
\u201cOne injury is one too many, and to have seven in Waurn Ponds and its surrounds is just not acceptable, especially with the busy Christmas period around the corner.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn average, every workday three posties are involved in safety accidents across the country which is why we need drivers to be mindful.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are always looking for ways to keep our people and the communities we work in safe, especially as we approach the busy Christmas period. One of the things we are doing is replacing motorcycles on appropriate rounds with electricassisted bikes and electric delivery vehicles, which are safer modes of transport.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ask drivers to watch out for other road users, slow down, minimise distractions and put away their mobile phones,\u201d Mr Bass said.<\/p>\n
Expecting even more posties on the road as they approach peak delivery season, Mr Bass said they are tackling safety issues from the ground up.<\/p>\n
\u201cUnrestrained or reactive dogs, reversing cars and drivers speeding through roundabouts also pose a risk to not just our people, but other road users and pedestrians.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur work to address these issues will help us create a safer environment for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
Australia Post has suggested these tips for the community:
\n\u2022 Put your mobile phone out of reach when driving
\n\u2022 Slow down when approaching roundabouts
\n\u2022 Use your mirrors and check your blind spots for motorcycles and cyclists before turning or changing lanes
\n\u2022 When reversing out of your driveway, toot your horn and move slowly
\n\u2022 If you have dogs, make sure to keep them securely confined to your property
\n\u2022 Keep your dog leashed when off your property<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
WAURN Ponds has been identified by Australia Post as the site of the second-highest number of postie injuries over the past financial year. There were seven road injuries and two dog attacks in the Geelong suburb, ranking behind only Hoppers Crossing and ahead of North Geelong in the company\u2019s safety statistics, released recently. Across Victoria, […]<\/p>\n