{"id":7675,"date":"2019-03-11T07:25:41","date_gmt":"2019-03-11T11:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drivercheck.net\/wp\/?p=7675"},"modified":"2021-11-09T12:37:01","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:37:01","slug":"how-to-prevent-these-4-common-causes-of-back-injuries-in-trucking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/10.10.0.150\/how-to-prevent-these-4-common-causes-of-back-injuries-in-trucking","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent These 4 Common Causes of Back Injuries in Trucking"},"content":{"rendered":"
Truck drivers spend a lot of time on the road, putting a significant degree of stress on their lower back. However, there are many hidden risks that cause debilitating back pain that fleets need to address. Back pain, even slight, affects employee productivity and morale. Drivers that are in pain will need to make more frequent stops, which delays deliveries. Their quality of life also suffers, which can lead to other health complications as well as hurt workplace morale. Warehouse workers that load cargo can also suffer from these issues as they do the majority of the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n
Identifying typical causes of significant back pain can help fleet managers keep their employees in optimal health with minimal business interruptions. The following are the most common sources of back pain in the workplace and methods to prevent them:<\/p>\n