New Video Sheds Light on Increasing Challenges for Postal Workers

Australia Post has released footage of some of the terrifying accidents after it was revealed more than 280 posties have been injured in the past financial year.

Injuries have ranged from broken limbs and concussions to lacerations and serious trauma.

The injuries have required posties to undergo hospital treatment, take time off work and manage ongoing psychological trauma.

Australia Post general manager of safety Russell Munro said the figures were concerning.

“Every day our team members are out in communities delivering for Australians, but increasingly, they’re also being put at risk by unsafe driver behaviour,” Munro said.

“We are taking comprehensive measures, such as reducing our motorcycle fleet, expanding the deployment of electric delivery vehicles, and implementing upgraded telematics systems, including video and data monitoring across thousands of vehicles.

“Our data shows that the severity of injury to a postie when involved in a motor accident is reduced when operating an electric delivery vehicles.

“In some instances, our team have walked away from the accident with only minor injuries.”

Posties have been involved in accidents when drivers have failed to give way, not left enough space to stop safety and cut corners.

Drivers have also put posties at risk by overtaking on the wrong side of the road, driving distracted while using a mobile phone and not looking on footpaths when using scooters and bikes.

“Our priority is to deliver for all Australians whilst ensuring the safety of our team members, so they return home to their families safely each day,” Munro said.

“However, road safety is a shared responsibility, and we urge all drivers to keep an eye out for our posties.”