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<blockquote data-quote="cugila" data-source="post: 98446" data-attributes="member: 15325"><p><strong>Re: working offshore</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Hi sigram.</p><p></p><p>OGUK Offshore Medicals (formerly known as UKOOA)</p><p>You will need to pass an Offshore Medical Examination if you wish to work offshore.</p><p>The OGUK Offshore Medical is valid for two years and allows you to work in the UK sector or the North Sea.</p><p>An OGUK Offshore Medical at one company Abermed consists of the following:</p><p>Screening:- </p><p>Completion of Patient Questionnaire</p><p>Urinalysis – routine urine test with immediate result </p><p>BMI – measurement of height, weight and calculation of Body Mass Index </p><p>Near Distance and Colour Vision </p><p>Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement </p><p>Lung Function Test (peak flow) </p><p>Audiogram (hearing test) </p><p>Consultation with a doctor.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Here is a link to an Aberdeen based company which specialises in offshore medicals and all that entails. As you are a Type 1 and on Insulin it is not a clear NO, neither is it a clear YES. Have a read of the FAQ's. They can probably give you a better idea. Diet alone and other meds seem to be OK, it appears to be Insulin which may be a stumbling block ? </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.arkoh.co.uk/index.asp?id=9&refID=31&contentID=32#FAQ1" target="_blank">http://www.arkoh.co.uk/index.asp?id=9&r ... ID=32#FAQ1</a></p><p></p><p>An extract abouit major conditions such as Diabetes....</p><p></p><p>If I have some health issues can I still pass the medical ? </p><p>Certain major health conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, angina, or previous heart attacks can prevent you from passing the offshore medical examination at the time. However, you may be able to pass with a favourable specialist report. This will incur additional costs. If you know or think you have a major health issue, Ark strongly recommends you schedule your offshore medical before starting any training. You may find the answer to your particular question below; if not please contact Ark for more information. </p><p></p><p>I am sure there are more companies who offer the medicals. You need to speak with one of them and get the LATEST and vitally, the CORRECT information about this before you go ahead with anything. Hope you can move forward and get a new job with this information.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cugila, post: 98446, member: 15325"] [b]Re: working offshore[/b] Hi sigram. OGUK Offshore Medicals (formerly known as UKOOA) You will need to pass an Offshore Medical Examination if you wish to work offshore. The OGUK Offshore Medical is valid for two years and allows you to work in the UK sector or the North Sea. An OGUK Offshore Medical at one company Abermed consists of the following: Screening:- Completion of Patient Questionnaire Urinalysis – routine urine test with immediate result BMI – measurement of height, weight and calculation of Body Mass Index Near Distance and Colour Vision Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement Lung Function Test (peak flow) Audiogram (hearing test) Consultation with a doctor. Here is a link to an Aberdeen based company which specialises in offshore medicals and all that entails. As you are a Type 1 and on Insulin it is not a clear NO, neither is it a clear YES. Have a read of the FAQ's. They can probably give you a better idea. Diet alone and other meds seem to be OK, it appears to be Insulin which may be a stumbling block ? [url=http://www.arkoh.co.uk/index.asp?id=9&refID=31&contentID=32#FAQ1]http://www.arkoh.co.uk/index.asp?id=9&r ... ID=32#FAQ1[/url] An extract abouit major conditions such as Diabetes.... If I have some health issues can I still pass the medical ? Certain major health conditions such as epilepsy, diabetes, angina, or previous heart attacks can prevent you from passing the offshore medical examination at the time. However, you may be able to pass with a favourable specialist report. This will incur additional costs. If you know or think you have a major health issue, Ark strongly recommends you schedule your offshore medical before starting any training. You may find the answer to your particular question below; if not please contact Ark for more information. I am sure there are more companies who offer the medicals. You need to speak with one of them and get the LATEST and vitally, the CORRECT information about this before you go ahead with anything. Hope you can move forward and get a new job with this information. [/QUOTE]
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