Health & Well Being for the Professional Driver

By Mateo Jarquín

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

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Regency Publishers, International
• Release date: Mar 28, 2022
• ISBN: 9781957724577

Mateo Jarquín

Mateo Jarquin is assistant professor of history at Chapman University.

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Health & Well-Being

For The Professional Driver

Brian Roberts

Copyright © 2022 Brian Roberts.

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ISBN: 978-1-957724-56-0 (Paperback Edition)

ISBN: 978-1-957724-55-3 (Hardcover Edition)

ISBN: 978-1-957724-57-7 (E-book Edition)

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Acknowledgements

Go-Ahead London General Putney Head Office, London, England – Public Relations Staff:

Thank you to Mr. Sheldon Malcolm and his team for allowing filming to take place on company vehicles and for their support and encouragement. Dare to change!

Posture Illustration

Many thanks to Camberwell drivers - Mr. Arjan Meta, Mr Comoe-Desire Kouadio, Miss Karla Golichova, Miss Anita Lisbie, Mr Joseph.a.b.Sesay, Mr Balvindar Singh and Mr W. M Wong. For their time and support.

Book development

Book front cover designer: The Regency Publishers

Conclusion bus picture taken in Transport for London Museum, Covent Garden

Final proof reading and editing: Marrietta Grant-Silvera. She is the author for the forthcoming book Comfort Through Adversity. Should be a fabulous read! be sure to get a copy.

Authors final words:

This year 2014 marks 100 years of Transport for London, with much celebrations and entertainments taking place for the drivers to participate in. I am delighted to present this book at such a significant time and hope it will also be ‘fit for the drivers’.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Transport Industry And The Driver’s Health

The Industry

Occupational Hazards

Chapter 2: Driving Posture

Which Driving Posture Do I Use?

Correcting Your Driving Posture

Chapter 3: The Impact Of Exercise On Your Health And Wellness

Chapter 4: Common Ailments Of Drivers And How To Prevent Them

Stress

Recommended Exercises — With Illustrations

Driving Back Pain

Musculature Disorder

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Cardiovascular Disorders

Chapter 5: Eating Healthy At Work

Emotional Eating and Weight Gain

Correct Chewing for Your Digestive System

Microwave Re-Heating Good or Bad? You Decide!

Chapter 6: Social Health & Addiction

Cigarette Smoking and Alcohol

Monitoring Alcohol & Drug Consumption

Chapter 7: Nutritional Aid

Chapter 8: Conclusion

Suggested Reading List

References

Introduction

It is well known that professional driving is one of the most hazardous occupations to a person’s health. This landmark handbook for Professional Drivers’ health and wellness should be embraced and treated as a key element to remaining healthy in this challenging career.

This manual addresses some ailments that are commonly encountered by Professional Drivers. In exploring the causes of these disorders, readers will be introduced to data from numerous surveys, reports and analyses, some of which have been archived. These compelling facts are included to enable you to understand the challenges that professional driving poses to the driver’s health.

The provided recommendations address some of the most common complaints and advise how to avoid injury or illness. 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.

Readers will discover why Government guidelines play