The Impact of COVID-19 on the Work Environment in Long-Haul Truck Drivers.
J Occup Environ Med
; 63(12): 1073-1077, 2021 12 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1550606
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To describe and compare the working conditions of long-haul truck drivers (LHTD) before and during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to assess the perceptions of LHTDs on accessing food, restrooms, and parking.METHODS:
An online survey was disseminated between August 2020 and March 2021 to various trucking organizations across Canada to collect data on health and wellness during COVID-19. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, and thematic analysis for open-ended responses.RESULTS:
The sample included 146 LHTD (mean age 48.1â±â11.8; 82.2% were men). Participants reported issues with finding parking, washrooms, and food. Compared with before COVID-19, LHTD worked significantly more hours and consumed more caffeine; and more than 50% reported being fatigued.CONCLUSIONS:
Improving the working conditions of LHTD is critical to support their health and wellbeing, both during and after the pandemic.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Automobile Driving
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
J Occup Environ Med
Journal subject:
Occupational Medicine
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Environmental Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
JOM.0000000000002379
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