OGUK (formerly UKOOA) and Seafarer medicals
Offshore medicals are done for the staff going to work in remote sites, where the environment may be different and the medical facilities are bare minimum. The medical are done to make sure that an individual is fit to work in an offshore oil and gas exploration and production environment .
Offshore staff has to pass an Offshore Medical Examination. The validity of OGUK Offshore Medical is for two years.
An OGUK Offshore medical consists of the following:
- Completion of Patient Health History Questionnaire
- Urinalysis – routine urine test with immediate result
- BMI – measurement of height, weight and calculation of Body Mass Index
- Near, Distance and Color Vision
- Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
- Lung Function Test (peak flow)
- Audiogram (hearing test)
- Consultation with an OGUK doctor
If required individually tailored medicals with additional checks can also be conducted. The medicals are conducted at uniCare. For large groups the medicals can be conducted on site.
Seafarer Medicals
Seafarer Medicals are the main medical fitness certification for those who work at sea.
A Seafarer medical consists of the following:
- Completion of Patient Health History Questionnaire
- Urinalysis – routine urine test with immediate result
- BMI – measurement of height, weight and calculation of Body Mass Index
- Near, Distance and Color Vision
- Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
- Lung Function Test (peak flow)
- Audiogram (hearing test)
- Consultation with an OGUK doctor
For further details please contact Dr. Ashok Kapoor in Dubai 00971504505865 www.getwelluae.com ashukap@emirates.net.ae
