Health & Well Being for the Professional Driver (eBook)

Having worked in the transport industry for many years, my curious nature alerted me to the fact that I was witnessing to many deaths amongst colleagues. This had to be challenged and investigated, as I had never worked in any industry where fatalities amongst work colleagues were so high. Having previously worked in recreation sports and leisure management. I was not going to pass-up this opportunity to apply some old skills of individual health and wellness to assist fellow workers, my employers, and organisations around the world.The driving industry has grown tremendously since the turn of the century, commuter's now use the transport services more than ever before. The introduction of on-line shopping and home delivery service of goods has created a need for more professional drivers, with the introduction of the corona virus there has been a bigger serge in online shopping. Its consequences is an increase numbers of professional drivers on our more congested roads, hence the need for guidance on remaining alert and fit to drive professionally. This book is a manual, it addresses ailments that are commonly encountered by Professional Drivers, with recommended exercises to heal and or prevent. In exploring the causes of these disorders, readers will be introduced to data from numerous reports and analyses, some of which have been archived. These compelling facts are included to enable the reader to understand the challenges that professional driving poses to driver's health.Providing recommendations addressing some of the most common complaints and advise how to avoid injury or illness. Helpful illustrations, literature and pictures demonstrate correct and safe driving posture, provide proposals to avoiding stress and demonstrate exercises that can help prevent the most common driving-related ailments. Vital tips will help you examine your eating habits at work and help you to determine if they are endangering your health. A food guide is enclosed to help heal and prevent possible oversights in the future.This will appeal to readers as it is landmark handbook for Professional Drives' health and wellness, and it provides tips on remaining healthy in this challenging career. People who are interested in their or a loved one's health and wellness should appreciate this read. Organisations that are seeking ways to retain staff, keep a healthier work force, reduce sickness and absenteeism, and reduce accidents associated with stress will also appreciate this read. This manual can be a reference tool in the hospital industry, giving guidance to patients who suffer with ailments from driving. It can also be a good reference guide for students studying transport health.