CJ Logistics announced on the 10th that it has added four new examination items, including gout, rheumatism, infectious diseases, and liver cancer, to the existing 60 examination items to enhance the health management of delivery drivers, allowing them to receive examinations on weekends and at night.

CJ Logistics delivery drivers are receiving health check-ups at the Mapo B sub-terminal of the Mapo branch on the morning of Oct. 10. /Courtesy of CJ Logistics

The additional examination items were selected considering the characteristics of delivery drivers' driving, delivery, and face-to-face work. It was taken into account that driving vehicles and repetitive delivery tasks can put a strain on the joints in the cases of gout and rheumatism examinations.

The infectious disease (CPR) examination was also introduced to check for acute infections and inflammation, such as colds and pneumonia, fitting the work characteristics of facing many people. Additionally, a liver cancer examination was added to more precisely identify liver diseases that are difficult to detect early through liver fibrosis tests and imaging.

In addition to the basic examinations, support is provided for the additional expense of precise examinations if classified as a high-risk group, and a health consultation service with medical staff is also offered in case of abnormal findings after the examination. Furthermore, a substitute delivery cost support system is in place to minimize work gaps on the day of the examination.

Moreover, there are plans to expand accessibility so that health examinations can be received on weekends and at night to eliminate health management blind spots. The health examination for courier drivers at CJ Logistics has been in operation for 12 years since its introduction in 2013, with the company fully covering the expenses for all drivers to receive examinations annually.

A CJ Logistics official noted, "The health of delivery drivers is a crucial factor directly linked to service quality," stating, "We will continue to practice co-prosperity management by strengthening welfare and improving the working environment."