Clear guidance on offshore, maritime, occupational and employer medicals.
A practical introduction to the OEUK offshore medical, including who needs one, what happens at the appointment and how certification works.
Current OEUK medical standards covering fitness assessment, medical conditions, BMI, safe-weight requirements and certification.
How the Chester Step Test assesses aerobic fitness and why it may be required for offshore, wind and safety-critical work.
Guidance on Fit to Train / CA-EBS assessment for workers undertaking offshore survival and emergency-response training.
Practical guidance on preparing for an OEUK medical, including what to bring, common health conditions, medication and reasons certification may be delayed.
Guidance on BMI, the 124 kg UK offshore safe-weight threshold, certificate duration and what the 2026 changes mean for offshore workers.
Guidance on high blood pressure, white-coat readings, medication and when further evidence may be needed before offshore certification.
Guidance on prescription and over-the-counter medication, side effects, declaration requirements and what to bring to your OEUK medical.
Guidance for wind technicians and turbine workers on EI 3583 / OEUK medical requirements, including Chester Step Test, aerobic capacity and grip-strength assessment.
What an ENG1 seafarer medical involves, who needs one and what to expect at your assessment.
Understand the key differences between ENG1 and ML5 certificates and which maritime medical may apply to you.
Guidance for seafarers with BMI over 35, including the MCA Chester Step Test requirement, 3-month validity and how the additional assessment fits with ENG1 certification.
An overview of pre-employment medical examinations for offshore, maritime, mining and international work.
Pre-employment medical guidance for seafarers and maritime workers, including employer-specific testing, ENG1 requirements and mobilisation paperwork.
Guidance for mining, FIFO and remote-site workers, including employer-specific PEMEs, testing requirements and overseas deployment medicals.
Guidance for workers deploying to Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East locations, including employer PEMEs, visa medicals and pre-deployment testing.
Guidance for students undertaking overseas study, electives, internships and university placements, including medical certificates, vaccinations and required testing.
How workplace and deployment drug and alcohol testing works, including employer and safety-critical requirements.
Book your medical in Cardiff or find the assessment that best matches your role, employer or certification requirements.
