Tired drivers “as dangerous as drink drivers”

In light of recent incidents where tired employees have fallen asleep at the wheel following long hours, Norwich Union is warning fleet managers that tired drivers “could be just as dangerous as drink drivers”. The motor risk manager for Norwich Union, Bill Pownall, is also advising managers to be alert for signs of the condition of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in its employees, as this dangerous condition is predicted to affect one in six drivers.

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