Hiding in plain sight - Diabetes Safety Organisation

Hiding in Plain Sight:

A call to action to the Road Transport sector

Twice the risk

Commercial drivers are twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes, yet most fleets have no plan in place.

Discover the business, safety and legal risks – plus the solutions.

Why this matters

1 in 6 commercial drivers are estimated to have diabetes, rising to 1 in 3 for drivers aged 55 to 64.
2–6 severe hypos and 40 non-severe hypos occur each month for every 1,000 drivers—events that can incapacitate a driver in seconds.
38 % of mid-career employees with diabetes leave work early due to complications, draining skills and budgets.

Who's it for

Fleet directors & transport managers

Health & safety / risk professionals

HR & wellbeing leaders

Insurers and compliance advisers

If your people drive for work – even occasionally – this guide is for you.

Key benefits for your organisation

Benefit	Why it pays off
Fewer Incidents	Reduce collision risk and reputational damage
Retain Skilled Drivers	Cut premature exits by addressing the leading health trigger
Boost Productivity	Win back 2–10 working days per employee through fewer hypos and hospital visits
Strengthen Compliance	Protect against unlimited H&S fines and invalidated insurance
Champion Well-being	Build a culture that attracts the next generation of drivers

What’s in the report

Safety Impact

How hypoglycaemia, neuropathy and vision loss translate into real-world crash risk.

Workforce Economics

The true cost of early exits and absenteeism (up to 10 extra lost days per employee each year).

Action Framework

Six “diabetes-safe” measures proven practical for fleets of any size.

…a key component in driver wellbeing

Addressing diabetes risk is a key component in driver wellbeing and should form an integral part of occupational road-risk management.

Saul Jeavons

Director, The Transafe Network

Every operator should follow

The RHA is proud to be the first organisation accredited ‘Diabetes Safe’. This report shows why every operator should follow.

Richard Smith

Managing Director, Road Haulage Association

Ready to make your fleet diabetes-safe?

Download the 36-page report get a practical checklist you can act on today

Your report covers:

Safety Impact – How hypoglycaemia, neuropathy and vision loss translate into real-world incident risk.
Workforce Economics – The true cost of early exits and absenteeism (up to 10 extra lost days per employee each year).
Legal & Compliance – Duties under The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, Equality Act and DVLA
Action Framework – Six “diabetes-safe” measures proven practical for fleets of any size

The report authors

Media resources for press use

Here, you will find photos, quotes, graphics and extract from the report for downloading and use in social media posts and online.

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