SI-TS 016/24 – Driver Health and Wellness

Transporting dangerous goods by road is a high-risk potential activity largely due to the risks associated with the act of driving itself. A driver’s health and wellness play an important role in their capability to drive and transport dangerous goods safely. Therefore, this topic should be part of a transport safety management systems.

Truck driving as a profession may promote an unhealthy lifestyle which can lead to chronic health conditions.

Gas companies should encourage their own and contracted drivers to lead a healthy life and support them in the pursuit of this goal.