* Canberra - Union addresses black dog in trucking
--- We know that according to research 22 per cent of truck drivers experience mental health issues, but we also know that 91 per cent of drivers that experience symptoms aren’t receiving treatment... The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) has directed their focus to addressing mental health issues across the transport industry by providing training to delegates and organisers within the union, as well as partnering with beyondblue to drive awareness... Ultimately, the goal is to move towards engagement of employers and clients on developing workplace policies on mental health, the Union says... Truckie and mental health awareness advocate Tracee Pearse says the prevalence of mental health among truck drivers is high and says drivers need to manage their mental health effectively...
(Image from shutterstock.com - Licensing authorities place the onus on drivers to report any medical conditions that might affect their driving) -- Canberra, ACT, Australia -- Owner Driver - 23 May 2017Labels: truckers health, trucking industry news Australia
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