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Specialist Medicals for the Offshore Industry

Specialist medicals: covering offshore workers and commercial divers

Latus Group is now offering Specialist Medicals for the Offshore Industry including commercial divers, offshore workers, wind turbine workers and oil rig workers.

The offshore industry is a demanding and hazardous environment, requiring workers to be in peak physical and mental health. Specialist medicals are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of offshore personnel. These medicals are designed to assess fitness for specific roles and identify any potential health risks that could impact performance or safety.

Types of Specialist Medicals

  • ENG1 Medical: This is the primary medical certification for seafarers and is required for many offshore roles. It assesses general health, vision, hearing, and lung function.  An approved doctor for the Marine & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is required to issue the ENG1 certificate after a full medical has taken place.

  • OGUK Medical: This medical is specifically for offshore workers and is designed to assess fitness for the demanding conditions of the offshore environment. It includes tests for cardiovascular health, lung function, hearing, and vision. Employees wishing to work offshore will need to pass an offshore medical examination. OGUK medicals are valid for 2 years and will permit the employee to work in the UK or the North Sea.

  • Commercial Diver Medical: Commercial divers face unique challenges, including exposure to high pressure and cold water. Their medicals are tailored to assess their physical fitness, lung function, and psychological suitability for diving work.

Who Needs Specialist Medicals?

Specialist medicals are typically required for the following roles:

  • Commercial divers
  • Rig workers
  • Platform personnel
  • Seafarers
  • Support vessel crew

Why Choose Latus?

Our occupational health company has extensive experience in providing specialist medicals for the offshore industry. Our team of qualified healthcare professionals understands the unique requirements of offshore workers and can provide comprehensive assessments to ensure your fitness for work.

We offer a range of services, including:

  • Pre-employment medicals
  • Periodic health assessments
  • Fitness-for-work assessments
  • Drug and alcohol testing
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Latus offers a variety of services to cover all of your Occupational Health and Health Surveillance needs.

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