Bus Athlete System

BAS_front_coverAn interactive health and safety program that specifically addresses the unique “roadblocks” facing bus drivers/operators that may prevent them from living a healthy lifestyle.

Occupational Athletics’ Bus Athlete Interactive Health and Safety Systems have been nationally endorsed by North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) and Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).

 

"Are your drivers/operators in the best possible physical condition for their age?"

Health Drives Safety
THE HEALTH OF YOUR EMPLOYEES AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY

  • Drivers/operators with unhealthy lifestyles are more likely to be involved in accidents.
  • Accident costs range from thousands of dollars to millions based on severity.
  • Absenteeism accounts for additional costs associated with replacement.
  • High turnover rates cost thousands of dollars per driver/operator.
  • The cost of liability policies are on the rise.
  • Rising healthcare insurance and worker’s compensation costs affect your bottom line.
  • Work-related injuries can cost thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

WE CAN HELP YOUR DRIVERS TO LEAD HEALTHIER and SAFER LIVES

By using The Bus Athlete System (BAS), bus drivers/operators have the opportunity to become involved in improving their own health and safety. They are "bus athletes." Their playing field is the road; they are the quarterback of their bus, and each work day is a new game with a new opportunity to achieve their goals.

The Bus Athlete System Covers 12 Lifestyle Factors

Nutrition Physical Exercise
Mental Fitness Stress Reduction
Attitude and Happiness Sleep
Substance Abuse Time Management
Motivation Disease Prevention
Weight/Obesity Relaxation

Safety Factors Include

Weather Conditions Driving Regulations
Passenger Safety Compliance
Pre-Trip Inspections Post-Trip Inspections
Injury Prevention Employee – Employer Relations

The Bus Athlete System Includes

  • Bus Athlete System Game book
    (A 12 month system designed for the driver/operator to make simple changes in his/her own health and safety.)
  • 2 Audio CD’s (Over 2 hours of training)
    • Disc 1: A motivational talk by Mark Everest, based on The Gameplan for Aging, Your Four Quarters of Life.
    • Disc 2: A roundtable discussion with bus drivers and safety experts focusing on the lifestyle and safety of the professional driver/operator.
  • Train the Trainer Manual (optional)
  • 4 Quarterly Utilization Survey Cards
  • Laminated Stretch Card and Ruler
  • Training Modules (optional – additional cost) for BAS Instructor Certification
  • Powerpoint presentation and script (optional)

Train the Train Trainer Program

Each participant will be trained in the utilization of the Bus Athlete System on how to execute and integrate the system into your company's health and safety culture. They will become your Bus Athlete System Coaches. As you are aware, the professional driver industry is extremely demanding; physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Bus Athlete System provides solutions that will substantially lower the risk of harm.

 

busAssoc
safetycouncil

The American Bus Association and the Bus Industry Safety Council fully endorse the Bus Athlete and Occupational Athlete Systems!

 

 

© 2010 Occupational Athletics, Inc.