Sleep Deprivation Poses Threat to Many Unwary Truck Drivers

摘要

Safety managers know the threat fatigue presents to drivers, but many may not be aware of a sleep deprivation syndrome that afflicts 12% of employees holding a commercial driver license-obstructive sleep apnea.A 350% increase in vehicle crashes is seen in drivers with sleep apnea, as compared with the rest of the population, according to information presented by Bob Bonich, safety director of Dana Suttles Truck Leasing, Demopolis, Alabama, and Stuart Lowenthal of Health Screenings Inc, Louisville, Kentucky. The men discussed the subject at the National Tank Truck Carriers Safety Council meeting.