WHAT HAPPENED Lenexa KS – On December 21, 2023, SleepSafe Drivers learned about a cybersecurity incident involving Philips Respironics’ use of a software made by a third party, Progress Software, as a system for exchanging files containing therapy data from sleep and respiratory devices. The software MOVEit Transfer is widely used by organizations to [...]
On June 14, 2021, Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall for Continuous and Non-Continuous Ventilators (certain CPAP, BiLevel PAP, and Ventilator Devices) due to two issues related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in these devices. For information on the Recall Notice, a complete list of impacted products, and potential health [...]
SleepSafe Drivers is open to keep truck drivers moving safely about the country delivering goods during this COVID-19 global crisis. We are here to assist in driver testing, compliance reports and supply replenishment for our customers. We expect very little disruption or delays in our services at this time. SleepSafe Drivers will be abiding by all CDC, [...]
FATIGUE MANAGEMENT (part 2 of 2) What are the key elements of a solid Fatigue Management Program (FMP)? I believe it starts with commitment from the top. What’s important to your leadership will be important to your entire organization. It’s not what they say, but what they do. If your safety director is the [...]
NORTH AMERICAN FATIGUE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: STRATEGIES AND TIPS FOR EVERY FLEET OWNER (part 1 of 2) Looking back on 20 years in operations and safety leadership in the trucking industry, I’ve learned many things. Our business is always changing. To be successful, companies must learn to plan for changes and evolve quickly to meet the demands [...]
Industry safety expert opines that rule withdrawal keeps things murky Over the past few weeks, you’ve probably read about the Trump Administration withdrawing a variety of proposed regulations. This included the withdrawal of one that would have provided clearer direction on how operators in the trucking and rail industry, should be identified and treated [...]
