1. Risk Communication in the Road Transport Sector Dresden, 31 August 2001 Dr André Weel Netherlands School of Occupational Health Amsterdam Branch Specific Approaches

2. Structure of my presentation 1.Main health risks in road transport 2.Structures and strategies for risk control 3.Methods and tools for communication 4.Demands and needs 5.Recommendations Road Transport Sector

3. 1.Physical load 2.Psychosocial stress 3.Accidents 1. Main health risks in Road Transport Sector

4. Structures: –Legal obligations –Employers & Trade Unions –Branch Bureau 2. Structures & Strategies for risk control (1)

5. Tasks of Road Transport Branch Bureau: –Management of OHS Contracts –Support of OHS & professionals –Support of Company Health & Safety policy –Rehabilitation of disabled workers –Commissioner for scientific & technical research 2. Structures & Strategies for risk control (2)

6. Strategies: –Risk assessment –Driver job analysis –Risk based health surveillance –Risk communication & instruction –Branch statistics –Monitoring of OHS performance 2. Structures & Strategies for risk control (3)

7. Target groups: –Employers –Employees –OHS Professionals 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (1)

8. Methods: –Printed materials –Video tapes –Oral instruction & training 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (2)

9. Printed materials for employees: –Leaflets –Journal –Statement cards –Games 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (3)

10. Printed materials for professionals: –Handbook OHS –Checklists 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (4)

11. Video tapes for employees: –Fit on the road –Planning or Running? –Sit well 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (5)

12. Instruction & training of employees: –Preventive back training (3 days) –Therapeutic back training –Sitting instruction –Stress recognition & management –PTSS therapeutic sessions –Alcohol 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (6)

13. Instruction & training of OHS professionals: –Application courses (7 days) –Seminars & symposia –Training in stress recognition & management 3. Methods & Tools for Risk Communication (7)

14. Employees: annual inventory Employers: not satisfied about OHS 4. Demands & Needs (1)

15. Employers / employees not satisfied about OHS Professionals: Too technical (expert) approach Bad mutual co-operation High turnover Insufficient communication! 4. Demands & Needs (2)

16. In employees: Evaluation study Effectiveness studies: * risk awareness * knowledge * change of behavior at work 5. Recommendations (1)

17. In employers: Attention for company culture Effectiveness studies: * risk awareness * risk attitudes * risk control policy 5. Recommendations (2)

18. In OHS professionals: Road Transport Care as an OHS specialty Focus on company culture Stay long enough to be effective! 5. Recommendations (3)