Regulatory or mandated medicals
Regulatory or mandated medicals are health assessments required by law or industry regulations for individuals working in specific roles or environments. These medicals ensure workers are physically and mentally fit to perform their duties safely and effectively, minimizing risks to themselves and others.
They often involve health screenings, physical examinations, and specific tests related to the job’s demands, such as drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive positions or vision tests for drivers. These mandated medicals protect worker health, maintain workplace safety, and ensure compliance with legal and industry standards.
Medical
Description
Forklift Truck Medical
approx. 20 minutes*
A Fork Lift Truck Medical is a health assessment designed to ensure that forklift operators are physically and mentally fit to operate machinery safely. It typically includes vision and hearing tests, blood pressure checks, and an assessment of mobility and coordination, helping to reduce workplace accidents and comply with health and safety regulations.
Crane Medicals
20 minutes
Crane Medical is a health assessment tailored for individuals who operate cranes or similar heavy machinery. It is designed to ensure that operators are physically and mentally fit to carry out their duties safely. The assessment typically includes vision and hearing tests, blood pressure monitoring, and evaluations of coordination, balance, and mobility. This process helps minimise the risk of accidents on site and supports compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
DVLA/Bus Medical
20 minutes
A DVLA/Bus Medical is a health assessment required for individuals applying for or renewing a licence to drive buses or other large vehicles. It ensures that drivers meet the medical standards set by the DVLA, focusing on areas such as vision, cardiovascular health, diabetes management, and neurological conditions. This assessment is crucial for maintaining road safety and ensuring drivers are fit to operate public service vehicles.
ML5 Medical
40 minutes
An ML5 Medical is a health assessment required for seafarers and crew working on small commercial vessels, such as fishing boats or yachts. It ensures individuals are medically fit to work at sea, with checks including vision and hearing tests, cardiovascular health, and mobility. The ML5 certificate is a requirement set by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to support safety at sea and confirm fitness for duty in maritime environments.
ENG1 Medical
40 minutes
The ENG1 medical, mandatory for seafarers, is a comprehensive assessment of both physical and mental health to confirm suitability for work at sea. It typically includes a review of medical history, a physical examination, vision and hearing tests, urinalysis, and may also involve additional checks such as a colour vision test.
Offshore Medical
60 minutes
An Offshore Medical is a health assessment required for individuals working on offshore installations such as oil rigs or wind farms. It ensures that workers are physically and mentally fit to handle the demanding conditions at-being on remote locations with no immediate medical help. The assessment typically includes checks on vision, hearing, blood pressure, lung function, and general fitness. This medical is essential for safety compliance and is often a requirement before deployment to offshore sites.
Wind Turbine Medical
60 minutes
A Wind Turbine Medical is a specialised health assessment for individuals working at height on wind turbines, often in remote and physically demanding environments. It typically includes tests for vision, hearing, cardiovascular health, balance, and mobility, as well as a general fitness evaluation. This assessment ensures workers are medically fit to perform their duties safely and supports compliance with industry health and safety standards.
PEME/Employment Medicals
Oil & Gas OGUK Medical
30-60 minutes
Oil and gas workers, particularly those in offshore roles, must undergo thorough medical assessments to confirm they are fit for the physically demanding and high-risk nature of the job. These evaluations often involve detailed health questionnaires, vision and hearing tests, and examinations of the cardiovascular and neurological systems. Depending on the individual’s medical history or the specific role, additional tests like lung function tests, ECG or blood tests may also be required. These medicals help safeguard worker wellbeing and ensure they can carry out their duties safely and effectively.
Shipping & Cruise Medicals
60 minutes
Medical assessments for shipping and cruise liner employment are essential to ensure crew members are fit to work safely at sea. These evaluations typically include a comprehensive review of physical and mental health, covering vision and hearing tests, cardiovascular screenings, and drug and alcohol checks. They often incorporate tests specific to life onboard, such as balance and coordination assessments, reflecting the unique challenges of working in a maritime environment. By identifying any health concerns that could impact safety or performance, these medicals play a key role in maintaining a healthy and secure onboard workforce.
Exploratory & Mining Medicals
60 minutes
Exploratory and mining medicals are tailored health assessments aimed at ensuring workers are physically and mentally prepared for the demanding conditions of these industries. They usually involve comprehensive physical exams, lung function testing to monitor exposure to dust and respiratory risks, as well as hearing and vision checks. Due to the remote and physically intense nature of the work, these assessments often also include mental health evaluations and drug and alcohol screenings. The primary aim is to protect individual wellbeing and support a safe, efficient working environment in these high-risk settings.
Defence & Security Medicals
30-60
Defence and Security employment medicals are comprehensive evaluations aimed at confirming individuals are physically and mentally fit for the challenging and high-risk demands of roles in the military, police, or security sectors. These assessments generally include detailed physical exams, vision and hearing tests, and may also involve psychological evaluations to gauge stress tolerance and decision-making capacity. Depending on the role, additional requirements such as drug testing or fitness assessments may be necessary. These thorough medicals help ensure personnel can operate effectively under pressure, promoting both individual wellbeing and overall operational safety.
Visa & Overseas Medicals
60-90 minutes
Visa medicals, required for individuals seeking long-term residency or work visas in certain countries, involve a series of health assessments to confirm their fitness. These typically include physical examinations, vision and hearing tests, chest x-rays, and blood and urine tests to screen for infectious diseases like tuberculosis. Specific requirements may vary based on the destination country and individual circumstances. These medical checks ensure individuals meet the health standards of their destination country, safeguarding and public health and any potential strain on the local healthcare system.
