OEUK Medical

Offshore Energies UK Medical

(OEUK, formerly OGUK)

 

OEUK medical guidelines change 1st May 2024

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OEUK medical guidelines change 1st May 2024 〰️

To work in the offshore industry, personnel are usually required to undergo an Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) medical. This has recently changed from Oil and Gas UK (OGUK) medical. The OEUK medical is valid for two years and the Emergency Breathing System (EBS) Fitness to Train medical can be undertaken at the same time in addition to the main OEUK medical.

The medical guidelines for OEUK change on 1st May 2024 and there are some changes in the standards and process.

Please bring copies of notes from your last medical if possible, as well as copies of any medical information from appointments you have had.

FAQs

  • Photo ID – driving licence, passport or discharge book

    If you wear contact lenses, please wear your glasses on the day.

    Avoid loud noise for 16 hours before your medical, as this may affect your hearing test.

    Please bring any information about medication, medical problems or hospital admissions since your last medical.

    Copes of medical records from your previous medical if you can.

    Clothes you are comfortable wearing to do a walk test as this is sometimes needed as part of medical.

    A dental certificate may be required. It is advisable to see your dentist at least annually.

  • Two years is the standard length of time. Occasionally the medical may be issued for a shorter time for medical reasons.

  • Since March 2018, new rules apply such that for BOSIET and FOET personnel need a valid OGUK offshore medical and an OEUK ‘Fit to Train’ certificate, issued by an OEUK examining doctor. This medical considers aspects which may affect fitness for breathing compressed gas during training.

  • Yes, please get in touch via info@aquamarinemedicals.co.uk for this to be arranged.

  • By mutual agreement with Norway and the Netherlands, a normal Oil & Gas UK medical certificate will be accepted in both these countries. Restricted Oil & Gas UK medical certificates however are not accepted outside the UK sector.

Easily make a booking 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply choose your prefered date and time and pay the fee. We will remind you of your appointment nearer the time.