Poor mental health a driving factor in accidents
In the first part of this three-part feature on driver wellbeing, Kevin Robinson examines the impact which poor management of mental health can have on our drivers, and the costs to our fleets.
He examines the following:
- What is mental health and what effect could it have on those who drive within my business?
- So why has it taken so long for wellbeing to be recognised alongside safety?
- Can work be a contributory factor?
- The Lonely Life of ‘White Van Man’
For the full feature please click here.
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