The company says its first priority is the safety of its employees. But some drivers for the company say they are being overworked and with no air conditioning in trucks, it's a recipe for disaster.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The United Postal Service responded after a doorbell camera video showing an Arizona UPS driver collapsing during a delivery went viral.But some drivers for the company say they are being overworked and with no air conditioning in trucks. They tell KNXV that it's a recipe for disaster.
"We never want our employees to continue working to the point that they risk their health or work in an unsafe manner. We also offer our employees multiple ways to share their concerns with us without fear of retaliation, and we promptly address issues when they are brought to our attention," UPS Public Relations said."These guys have been caused and forced to work six days a week for, in some cases, a couple of years - that's outrageous. And, they threaten though...
"Our records do not reflect the assertion. We have studied heat mitigation with our vehicles and installed forced air systems with venting to create airflow on the driver, changed the roof of vehicles to minimize heat in the cargo area, and insulated the roof of the cab," said a UPS representative. UPS says it has a"Cool Solutions" program focusing on educating employees on hydration, nutrition, and proper sleep before working in hotter temperatures. Some don't think that does enough.
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