Health and Wellness Programs for Commercial Drivers (2007) / Chapter Skim
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31 3.1 Truck and Bus Industry Survey Results: Experiences with Employee Health and Wellness Programs 3.1.1 Survey Development In spring 2006, the research team initiated a survey process to develop and refine two surveys. The first survey was designed for motor carrier company managers (at truck and bus companies)
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3.2 Trucking Industry Manager Survey Results The questions on the manager survey were designed to determine the rationale for establishing company health and wellness programs, the structure and organizational support for the program, and program components. The questions also determined how program success is measured.
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33 Support for the Health and Wellness Program Statement Percent Responding Our President communicates the importance of employee health and wellness to all employees (e.g., formal written memos; info. in employee orientation)
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An employee health and wellness program is not intended to be a stand-alone initiative within an organization. To succeed, a health and wellness program must be developed in and complement an organizational environment which takes a holistic approach to employee health, wellness, and lifestyle issues.
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35 Health and Wellness Program Activities and Format/Delivery Method Used Activities Health Info Group Education Self-Study Computer Based/ InterIntranet Individual Counseling Not Offered Exercise/physical activity opportunities 45% 25% 10% 5% 20% 40% Nutrition training/information 47% 37% 26% 32% 16% 32% Weight management 42% 37% 16% 32% 26% 32% Nicotine prescriptions 37% 16% 5% 16% 26% 42% Smoking cessation 45% 20% 10% 20% 30% 40% Responsible alcohol use 40% 25% 5% 20% 25% 35% Cardiovascular disease prevention 42% 37% 11% 26% 21% 26% Medication management 42% 5% 0% 16% 16% 42% Medical self-care 37% 21% 11% 21% 5% 37% Threat assessment and management 28% 33% 6% 17% 6% 39% Infectious disease exposure precautions 28% 33% 6% 17% 0% 28% Flu shots 47% 42% 11% 16% 16% 26% Allergy shots 22% 11% 0% 11% 6% 61% Disease management e.g., diabetes, hypertension 56% 33% 11% 22% 28% 22% Screening for sleep disorders 33% 17% 11% 11% 17% 50% Ergonomics e.g., adjustments & devices 33% 39% 6% 17% 6% 22% Work & family education 22% 22% 17% 33% 17% 44% Personal financial management 11% 11% 22% 17% 28% 39% Stress management 33% 39% 17% 33% 28% 22% Mental health 39% 11% 11% 22% 33% 39% Fatigue awareness 39% 72% 17% 28% 22% 6% Communicating with Drivers and Their Families Communicate changes in policy and benefit options. 67% Distribute reminders to drivers and their families concerning upcoming activities and events.
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Respondents were asked to detail program components offered and format or delivery method used. The respondents were also asked whether these health and wellness activities were provided to drivers' families, and 70% indicated yes.
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All 23 respondents were male, ranging in age from 22 to 57 years old (mean = 32.8)
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indicated that participation has either remained constant or increased by some degree. Given that the average length of participation in the company's health and wellness programs by respondents is 1.5 years, it logically follows that in the past 2 years participation would be on the rise.
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understood by most drivers at the company (68% yes)
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