Professional Driver Health Programme

The HealthReach Professional Driver Health Programme is aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of the Professional Driver. This is done using easy to access material specifically designed for professional drivers. The course consists of a series of Driver Health Minutes (DHMs) – short online courses and quizzes that can be completed by the Driver without being burdensome.


The DHMs will increase professional driver’s awareness of health issues, educate them about the steps they can take to improve their health, and reduce health risks that Professional Drivers are prone to.

Drivers are encouraged to participate in the programme by completing short quizzes at the end of each topic. This course can be combined with any charitable or exercise activity that the company may already engage with or wish to do so.


DRIVER HEALTH MINUTES

Introduction to Professional Driver Health Awareness
  • Vision. Risks to professional drivers for this essential sense.
  • Musculoskeletal disorders. Preventable long-term effects.
  • Obesity, Cancer, Blood Pressure & Diabetes. Risk reduction for professional drivers.

 

Mental Health

  • Life on the Road: Mental Health Awareness for Professional Drivers
  • The Effects of Stress at work and at home
  • Identifying the Signs and Managing Stress on the Road

 

Physical Activity

  • Physical Activity Overview
  • Ergonomics
  • Quick Stop Exercises for Professional Drivers

 

Healthy Eating for Professional Drivers

  • What is a Healthy Diet?
  • Eating for a Healthy Heart
  • Healthy Food Options on the Road

 

Drugs & Alcohol

  • Effects of alcohol
  • Effects of drugs
  • Signs & Symptoms of Impairment.


Focused Information Minutes (downloadable with the DSMs):

  • Age-related Macular Degeneration
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Sample Meal Plan
  • Healthy Diet eBook
  • Vitamins & Minerals eBook
  • Food Diary
  • Physical Activity
  • Alcohol information sheet
  • Drugs information sheet

The Driver Health Programme is customised for each participating company, with the company logo branded into each participants portal and on each DHM.

Participants are also invited to complete the EPDA Anonymous Drive Health Survey which is provided as a link on their learning portal. The results of this survey will be made available to the company at the end of the programme.


Participants have a period of six months to complete the course. As part of this initiative the Company will be provided with a schedule and a record of the materials being sent to drivers.



* Minimum number of participants 40. Bespoke material can be developed at an additional charge.