We all know that truck driving is no walk in the park. It can be difficult to eat well, exercise regularly and get enough quality sleep. These conditions plus long hours and a sedentary work life can invite chronic health conditions such as heart disease. In combatting the known risks, it’s important for drivers to be aware and take steps to maintain healthy habits while on the road. However, it’s also up to employers to be proactive by promoting health programs and conducting regular health-related toolbox talks, such as this one on how to recognise the signs of heart attack and reduce the risk of heart disease. Read full article: http://www.nationalheavyhaulage.com.au/news/176-essential-toolbox-talks-healthy-heart

1. ESSENTIAL
TOOLBOX TALKS:
HEALTHY HEART

2. WE ALL KNOW THAT TRUCK
DRIVING IS NO WALK IN THE PARK.
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO EAT WELL,
EXERCISE REGULARLY AND GET
ENOUGH QUALITY SLEEP.
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3. RECOGNISE THE
SIGNS OF A
HEART ATTACK
Feelings generally include pain,
pressure, heaviness or tightness
in the chest, neck, jaw, arm/s,
back or shoulder/s. Symptoms
can also include cold sweats,
shortness of breath, nausea and
light headedness.
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4. RECOGNISE THE
SIGNS OF A
HEART ATTACK
If you experience any of these
symptoms, don’t hesitate.
Every minute counts and it’s
far better to have a false alarm
than to wait until it’s too late.
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5. The good news is that heart
disease, the underlying cause
of heart attack, is largely
preventable. You can reduce
your risk of heart disease by:
Being smoke-free
Healthy eating
Being physically active
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REDUCE YOUR RISK
OF HEART DISEASE
The good news is that heart
disease, the underlying cause
of heart attack, is largely
preventable. You can reduce
your risk of heart disease by:
Being smoke-free
Healthy eating
Being physically active

6. Managing your blood pressure
and cholesterol
Maintaining a healthy
body weight
Maintaining mental health
and wellbeing
Taking medicines as prescribed.
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REDUCE YOUR RISK
OF HEART DISEASE

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