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| Offshore Medicals - Health Issues FAQs |
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| 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. |
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| If I am colour blind, will I be able to work offshore? |
| Yes |
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| If I have only one eye or good vision in only one eye, will I pass my medical to work offshore? |
| Yes |
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| If I have diabetes controlled on diet alone, will I be able to work offshore? |
| Yes |
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| If I have diabetes controlled by tablets, will I be able to work offshore? |
| Yes |
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| If I have diabetes controlled by insulin, will I be able to work offshore? |
| Yes, but special circumstances apply. Please contact Ark for advice before booking a medical. |
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| If I have asthma and use inhalers, will I be able to work offshore? |
| Usually, Yes. However, your asthma should be well controlled on inhalers and you should be able to exercise normally. |
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| If I have had epileptic fits before and I am now on treatment, will I be able to work offshore? |
You may but there are conditions:
- You should not have had a fit in the recent past
- You will be required to provide a GP/specialist report that will provide full details of your condition and allow us to make a risk assessment on your individual case
- You will have to provide a written statement from your employing company stating that you are a category 2 worker – that your job is not safety critical or dangerous
(There will be extra fees payable to both Ark and the consultant neurologist)
Please contact Ark for advice |
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| If I have had a heart attack in the past, will I be able to work offshore? |
You may but there are conditions:
- You will require to see a specialist cardiologist and have an Exercise Tolerance Test and be able to do at least 9 minutes exercise with no complications
(There will be extra fees payable to both Ark and the consultant cardiologist. Your offshore medical certificate will only be valid for 1 year and you will require to be assessed on an annual basis.)
Please contact Ark for advice |
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| I have a hearing problem; will be able to work offshore? |
| I have a hearing problem; will be able to work offshore?
Normally, yes, as long as you are able to hear safety announcements in-flight or onboard an offshore platform. |
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