A thirst for safety: UPS driver wants you to know the importance of hydration
A thirst for safety: UPS driver wants you to know the importance of hydration
Rene Acosta comes to work each morning thinking about a lot of things – how many packages he has in his truck, his schedule for the day, catching up with his regulars. But more than anything, Rene is thinking about his health.
“I get up every morning, go run a mile and make breakfast,” Rene says. “I keep a bottle of water in the front of my truck. I'm constantly, at every stop light or sign, taking a drink of water.”
Rene’s pro tip? Hydration is everything
As a wellness champion and safety committee member, Rene is one of the thousands of UPS employees who dedicate time each day to encouraging fellow drivers to think about their choices.
“Everyone’s body is different. We educate drivers as much as we can because you’ve got to know your body,” Rene said.
Close to home
Rene’s mission to take care of his co-workers was shaped by the tragic death of a family member. The loss of his brother to liver cancer drives Rene to encourage others to make good choices and take care of each other.
“I can’t wait to get home to my last stop every day, my family. Safety is my number one goal.”
Did you know? UPS fast facts
- UPS collaborates directly with our employees to drive excellence in health and safety.
- We’ve invested more than 33 million hours and nearly $2 billion on safety training over the past five years to help prepare UPSers to work safely year-round.
- Across the U.S., we have more than 2,500 Comprehensive Health & Safety Process (CHSP) committees in UPS facilities. CHSP committees consist of hourly employees and management who perform facility and equipment audits, recommend work process changes and provide safety compliance training.
- We are committed to educating our workforce on safety year-round and hold local educational events, particularly throughout the summer, to emphasize the importance of health and hydration.