Engen Petroleum offers free screen testing to truck drivers
JOBURG – Engen's Driver Wellness campaign continues to have a massive all-around impact on both the drivers and their families.
In celebration of #TransportMonth, held annually in October, Engen Petroleum is offering free health screenings to truck drivers at two Engen truck stops in Gauteng.
The programme is part of their yearly Driver Wellness campaign and all truck drivers are invited to receive voluntary health screenings.
Running for its sixth year, Engen Driver Wellness continues to bring health to the front seat for truck drivers by providing them with free health screenings.
Engen Driver Wellness is a mobile health awareness initiative run by Thubelihle Occupational Health and Wellness.
This initiative, according to Engen Petroleum, has impacted positively on the country’s bulk truck driver operators.
The petroleum company added that the wellness continues to increase driver participation in voluntary screenings and has improved health scores over the years.
Operated nationwide at Engen Truck Stops and retail service stations, drivers are offered free voluntary screenings in mobile clinics.
These are conducted by qualified nurses and counsellors where blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, tuberculosis, BMI (body mass index) and HIV/Aids are tested.
Engen’s corporate social investment manager, Mntu Nduvane, said the main aim of this initiative is to improve health through awareness.
Nduvane said education helps to remind drivers and their employees why their health is important and how life choices impact on their wellbeing.
Ultimately, said Nduvane, this increases their health, safety and productivity.
“There has been a marked increase in the number of individuals using the services we provide which is a clear indication that this intervention is making a difference to the wellbeing of drivers and will ultimately lead to a healthier industry,” said Nduvane.
“As testing is voluntary, the incremental acceptance of health management as a path to longevity and wellbeing are important indicators that health empowerment is gaining traction.
“Given the long and lonely hours long-haul drivers spend on the road and the stresses associated with the job, these interventions form a critical pillar of support.”
Interested truck drivers can visit Engen Market Gateway in City Deep on 17 October and Engen Highveld 1 stop north and southbound, along the R21 Highway on 18 October.
Details: Gavin.Smith@engenoil.com
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