General Offshore / OGUK Medical
Offshore medicals are required by anyone working offshore in the UK or Norwegian waters, such as in the oil and gas industry, on oilrigs, or offshore windfarms.
Offshore workers are required to complete a medical assessment every 2 years and may also require to undertake a fit to train or a chester step test. In addition to a regular offshore medical, if you are travelling by helicopter to an offshore area you are required to formally have your shoulders measured.
A person’s shoulder measurements determine where they can sit on a helicopter flight. Any person with a shoulder measurement larger than 55.9cm will be classified as XBR, which may have restrictions on certain flights. It is recommended that if you fall within this category, that you get measured at regular intervals.
About your Offshore / OGUK Medical
A HSE medical examination, includes the following components:
(Approximately 30-45 min)
Registration
- Completion of a medical questionnaire.
- A picture ID such as passport or driving licence will be checked by a member of the team.
- A urine sample will be obtained to look for protein, glucose, and blood.
Medical History
- GP will enquire about the patients’ medical history, including any pre-existing conditions, surgeries, medications, or disabilities.
- Health questionnaire will form part of the appointment.
Physical Examination
- Audiogram hearing test.
- Blood pressure, Weight (BMI), Height, Pulse and oxygen levels will be tested.
- Discussion with a doctor regarding any existing health issues and medication
- Listening to the patients breathing and heart sounds with a stethoscope.
- External examination/ feel of the abdomen.
- Examination of the nervous system, looking at tone, power, reflexes, sensation, and coordination.
- Examination of the eyes and other nerves in the face
- Sight test- Distance only, with each eye done separately, with or without glasses.
- Sight and Ishihara test to measure colour blindness.
- Balance Assessment and nerve test for the back of the brain.
- General movement of the back and neck.
- Lung capacity and breathing will be checked using a spirometry test.
- Ears will be checked with an otoscope.
Once the examination is complete, the Doctor will make a decision as to whether the patient has passed or whether they require additional tests before receiving a signed certificate to take away.
These free re-tests may include another blood pressure reading at a later date if it is found to be too high at the appointment, or the doctor may want to review a copy of the patient’s medical notes from their registered GP.
Items needed for your taxi driver medical appointment
- Photographic ID
- Original OGUK certificate if haven’t visited before
- Any medication
- It is advised to wear footwear which is easy to remove for the appointment, and clothing suitable for a fitness test.
At AC Medical Services you can rest assured that our team of experts are on hand to help and support every step of the way.
If you have any other questions or queries, please get in touch with us at enquiries@acmedical.co.uk
All appointments with The AC Medical Group are audio recorded. Please let us know If you would like a trained chaperone for your appointment.
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Contact us today to schedule your driving or D4 medical examination. Our clinic is committed to helping you meet the necessary medical standards, ensuring your fitness for the road and enabling you to pursue your driving-related activities safely and responsibly.
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