Reducing whole body vibration to improve the safety and health of bus drivers
By by Peter W. Johnson, PhD, MS; Steven D. Hudock, PhD, CSP; Thomas McDowell, PhD; and Elizabeth Dalsey, MA.
On the road every day, transportation workers are responsible for the safe delivery of passengers, materials and goods across the United States. Bus drivers ensure our kids and family members arrive safely. Bus drivers are vital to our economy, but their job can put them at increased risk for health problems. In 2014, musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 23% (n=3,400) of all injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work for bus drivers.1