RTL Service Crew gets Creative with Cone workouts
The RTL service team is shaking things up with a cool new morning routine! These guys, who are already pretty active outside work, decided to bring some of that energy right into the workplace. The RTL service department has recently introduced a novel approach to workplace wellness by incorporating a pre-shift warm-up routine utilising our standard traffic management equipment.
Remember those road cones? You know, the ones that catch a lot of flak in the media? Well, our crew's giving them a whole new purpose. Turns out, these 4.5kg orange beauties are perfect for some morning lifts. Who needs fancy gym equipment when you've got a stack of cones, right? The lesser known but equally hard working retractable cone bar, also doubles as a versatile stretching and warming up aid – heard of the wooden gym sticks – well the retractable cone bar is an easy replacement.
“ Department Manager, Shane, said; "Our team's work is physically demanding, and we recognised the need for a warm-up routine. By utilising our existing equipment, we have created a cost-effective solution that directly targets the muscle groups our team use most frequently." ”
This innovative use of our everyday equipment addresses the specific physical demands of the service team's work, which includes frequent lifting, climbing, and manoeuvring in and around service vehicles. By mimicking these movements in their warm-up routine, our team is better prepared for the physical challenges of the work. The cone-based warm-ups not only injected a dose of fun into our mornings but also strengthened the bonds of our already tight-knit team. The RTL service crew is hoping their morning ritual might inspire other departments to join the fun. Who knows? Maybe soon the whole company will be starting their day with a stretch and a smile! So, next time you see the RTL service team looking extra upbeat you'll know why. They're not just fixing trucks; they're fixing their work routine too!
