Driver Wellness: Stress
Many drivers don’t want to admit that they’re stressed because they see that admission as a sign of weakness. But commercial driving is a stressful occupation. And there’s no question that stress causes physical effects on the body, including chronic pain and fatigue. Stress day-in and day out means that a commercial driver’s body is […]
Driver Wellness Blog: Sleep
Possibly the most important fatigue-fighter is good quality sleep. if your drivers are feeling fatigued each morning and throughout the day, a lack of good quality sleep may be the problem. If so, a lack of sleep can contribute to chronic fatigue and exhaustion. In addition, studies have shown that poor sleep quality can contribute […]
Driver Wellness Blog: Supplements
Despite a driver’s best efforts to eat well, nutritional deficiencies can persist. They may cause drivers to feel sluggish and have difficulty focusing. And in driving, focusing is key. If drivers aren’t getting enough nutrients from a regular healthy diet, supplements are available to increase energy and minimize fatigue. Unfortunately, the first “supplement” most drivers […]
A Really Bad Surprise is Returning to Work After COVID
You’ve had to furlough some folks due to COVID-19. Perhaps they’ve been off work for about 6-8 weeks at this point. You’re bringing them back to work as you ramp up after the crises. That’s good news for everyone, right? Maybe not and here’s why.Let’s say your jobs have moderately heavy physical requirements…maybe lifting 40 […]
Post Crisis Injury Explosion: What you need to know
What’s the last thing you want to deal with after the COVID-19 Crisis is over? Most likely, at the top of your list, is an explosion of injuries among returning workers. If you are sending your industrial athletes home due to a lack of work, you are not alone. And there is a very real […]
Fighting Driver Fatigue: Top 5 Wellness Strategies: Eat, Drink and Be Healthy
Reduce Fatigue with food? At first glance it seems too simplistic. Can eating the right foods really affect driver fatigue? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Eating the right food is essential not just to a driver’s overall health but to energy levels as well. If drivers eat too much of the wrong foods, on […]
A breath of fresh air – Understanding OSHA’s new rules for workplace silica
When considering applicants for physically demanding jobs, it’s hardly surprising that most hiring managers think ‘strength’ first. After all, if work requires heavy lifting, carrying and climbing, applicants lacking the musculoskeletal capacity to perform those tasks probably aren’t cut out for that kind of work. But there’s more to physical ability than muscle and bone. […]
Three cost-saving benefits of worksite physical therapy
As the opioid epidemic continues to widen in the United States, it’s important to recognize there are steps employers can take to help curb new cases. In a recent blog we discuss how addressing the underlying cause of pain or injury with first aid and physical therapy, rather than simply treating the symptoms with opioids, is not only […]
What hiring looks like post-PAT implementation
A bad hire for a physically demanding job results in decreased productivity, higher turnover and greater risk of workplace injury. Physical Abilities Testing makes the hiring process much simpler for those charged with the task of hiring new employees, especially in physically demanding industries like transportation, logistics and distribution, utilities, manufacturing and construction. By implementing PAT, your […]
More changes to the electronic recordkeeping rule eyed by OSHA
When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) passed down the final rule that would eventually require employers to electronically submit all of their employee injury and illness data, it garnered a lot of attention. We discussed the rule and its potential impact and implications in depth last year. Since then, OSHA has proposed that […]
