Certification
OGUK medical certificate – valid for 2 years
Who Is It for?
All personnel wishing to work offshore
Fitness
A good standard of fitness is required
Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) Offshore Medical
- Every offshore worker must undergo and pass an Oil & Gas UK (OGUK) Offshore Medical examination.
- For UK waters and the North Sea, physicians who are approved by the United Kingdom Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA) Health Advisory Committee should carry out the examination and issue certificates.
- The offshore medical certificate, as it is commonly known, is controlled by UKOOA and renewals are necessary every 2 years irrespective of the age of the offshore worker.
- Individual operators retain the right to request medical assessments more frequently.
Certification
OGUK medical certificate – valid for 2 years
Who Is It for?
All personnel wishing to work offshore
Fitness
A good standard of fitness is required
OGUK Offshore Medical Content
An OGUK Offshore Medical covers a range of topics essential under OGUK requirements including;
- Completion of a patient questionnaire
- Urinalysis
- Calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Near distance and colour vision
- Pulse and blood pressure measurement
- Lung function test (peak flow)
- Audiogram (hearing test)
- Consultation with a doctor
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for an OGUK Offshore Medical.
Certification
Our in-house doctor will issue an OGUK medical certificate of fitness upon successful completion of your medical.
Medicals will have to be undertaken every 2 years.
Items To Bring
If you are currently on any medication, please bring these with you for the attention of the doctor.
