This medical examination is one of the prerequisites necessary before an individual can work offshore. Medical examinations are completed by OEUK registered doctors and cover a range of topics essential under OEUK medical requirements. The aim of the OEUK medical is to set a standard of fitness for those working in the UK offshore sector and North Sea.
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ROPE ACCESS WORKERS & CRANE OPERATORS:
Anyone employed in a rope access role should also bring:
- A current rope access certificate
- A log book (or equivalent|) demonstrating rope access work has been undertaken within the preceding 180 days.
Crane Operators
In addition to the standard OEUK requirements, visual function should be carefully assessed in crane operators. They should be asked to provide an optician’s report of eyesight testing (suitable text to include in the request is suggested below), and the following requirements met:
▪ minimum visual acuity of 6/6 binocularly, with correction if required.
▪ the examinee has binocular vision (i.e. monocular vision is unacceptable because of the impact on field of vision)
▪ the examinee has no visual field defect
▪ the examinee does not have diplopia.
OEUK Medical
Course Overview
Prerequisites
Course Content
An OEUK medical consists of the following as standard:
- Completion of a patient questionnaire
- Calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Near distance and colour vision
- Pulse and blood pressure measurement
- Consultation with a doctor
-Additional tests such as audiology & urinalysis may be performed if clinically indicated as useful.
Target Audience
All personnel wishing to work offshore
Certification
An OEUK Medical Certificate will be issued on successful completion of the examination
Revalidation
This medical is required to be refreshed every 2 years (unless otherwise detailed)
Venue
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Items To Bring
Government Issued Photographic ID eg Driver Licence or Passport
Please attend your appointment at least 15 minutes in advance of your scheduled appointment time
IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR ROPE ACCESS WORKERS & CRANE OPERATORS:
Anyone employed in a rope access role should also bring:
- A current rope access certificate
- A log book (or equivalent|) demonstrating rope access work has been undertaken within the preceding 180 days.
Crane Operators
In addition to the standard OEUK requirements, visual function should be carefully assessed in crane operators. They should be asked to provide an optician’s report of eyesight testing and the following requirements met:
▪ minimum visual acuity of 6/6 binocularly, with correction if required.
▪ the examinee has binocular vision (i.e. monocular vision is unacceptable because of the impact on field of vision)
▪ the examinee has no visual field defect
▪ the examinee does not have diplopia.
Health Prerequisites
Due to certain aspects of the course being potentially physically demanding and/or stressful, delegates will be required to confirm their medical fitness & physical ability to participate on this course by completing our centre medical self-screening form prior to course commencement
OEUK Medical
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