Business Driver Analysis and Risk Assessments
Assessments, advice and training to prevent injury to drivers
Research demonstrates that sickness absence, due to back discomfort, is 6 times greater for those who drive for more than 4 hours a day.
Risk assessments of business drivers need to be carried out to comply with legislation and to ensure the health and safety of your workforce.
In a recent study of business car drivers at least half said they had suffered from low back trouble in the last 12 months. Workable Solutions provides individual driver assessments followed by recommendations to help prevent the development of back pain and other musculoskeletal problems associated with driving.
"Excellent, brilliant - I got lots of good advice."
Carol Rollason,West Midlands Police
Our in-depth one-to-one sessions with drivers, in their vehicles, assesses driving exposure (miles and hours), ergonomics, anthropometry (measurements) and ascertains the causes of any reported discomfort. Training is given in vehicle seat adjustment, driving postures, use of the vehicle as an office and exercise. When appropriate we are also able to provide advice on car selection.
Lifting and manual handling of loads presents increased risks of musculoskeletal injuries. Workable Solutions provides manual handling risk assessments, advice and training for risk reduction.
After a prolonged absence from work due to illness or injury Workable Solutions will carry out an individual assessment of the employee and his/her workplace. We provide guidance on work organisation, posture, activities and increasing work fitness, speeding a successful return to work. We also determine if the employee is ready to resume their normal duties and whether assistance should be provided on their return to work.