RHA promotes driver health and wellbeing
The Road Haulage Association has published new guidance to help operators support driver health and wellbeing.
It has developed the Guide to Maintaining Driver Health – Keeping Drivers Fit for the Road which encourages businesses to treat driver health as a safety issue instead of a tick-box exercise to ensure compliance.
The new guide covers a range of issues, including mental and physical health, diet, neurodiversity and lifestyle.
It offers practical advice on how businesses can support and improve driver health to reduce absenteeism, improve retention and promote a more resilient workforce.
Richard Smith, managing director of the RHA, said: “Professional drivers sit at the heart of our industry. Their health and wellbeing are fundamental to road safety, business resilience and the long-term sustainability of the sector.
“This guide is about moving beyond minimum requirements and taking a practical, proactive approach that works for operators and genuinely supports drivers.”
