<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australia Post has told its posties not to wear their brand new uniform after reports workers are getting sunburnt through the polo shirts.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The Communication Workers Union reports members have questioned the SPF rating of the hi-vis polo shirts, reporting getting sunburnt while wearing the shirts, as well as tattoos and underwear being visible through the fabric.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The roll-out of the new Australia Post uniform, which includes around 80 items of clothing in total, began early this year after a trial last year.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span></span><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested/2ef8aaa2-1c2f-44ce-99ce-699dfce90936" rel="" target="" title=""><strong><span>The centuries-old law that could put Andrew behind bars for life</span></strong></a><span></span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>After discussions with the union, Australia Post has directed employees to wear "alternative options" to the shirts, including their old uniform while it ensures the new uniforms are safe.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>A spokesperson for Australia Post said the fabric will now be tested for its SPF50 rating and has contacted the manufacturer for details.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Australia Post regards the safety of our team members as our number one priority and we worked quickly to investigate concerns that have been raised regarding the new SPF50 graded polo shirts," the company said in a statement.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/australia-post-uniforms-union-concerned-spf-rating-of-new-polo-shirts-newst/9522a39d-b1c2-4d61-819b-e3bcbd58a1c7" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Australia Post has engaged an official Australia Federal Government agency, ARPANSA (Australian Radiation Protection &amp; Nuclear Safety Agency), to test the fabric to ensure it meets the SPF50 rating, which was part of our approved uniform design.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Team members have been directed not to wear the shirt and Australia Post has provided a number of alternative options until the new polo shirt is deemed safe, suitable and meets our quality expectations.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Australia Post does not expect team members to wear anything that is unsafe.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Safety will remain our top priority as we work through this issue."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The union has encouraged employees working outdoors to wear any suitable sun-safe clothing if they no longer have their old uniforms.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Given the seriousness of the concerns raised, we strongly recommend that members revert to wearing the old uniform wherever possible," the union said in a statement.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"If you work in an outdoor role and no longer have your old garments, we advise wearing alternative suitable sun‑safe clothing until the review is complete.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"These arrangements have been agreed to at the highest national level and a commitment has been made to ensure this outcome is also communicated across the network internally by Australia Post, as soon as possible.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We will continue to work with Australia Post throughout both the polo‑shirt review and the broader uniform review now under way.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Members will be updated on this matter, and our efforts regarding holding Australia Post to account for the safety of our members working in the heat, generally, as these matters progress."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Australia Post employees around 60,000 people, including approximately 10,000 posties.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><strong><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&amp;hl=en_AU&amp;pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=9news.com.au" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div>