PDO Medical examinations specification SP1230

Petroleum Development Oman LLCRevision: 3.0Effective: 1 Apr 2009indicators% successfully completed trade test for emergency response.8.7 Professional drivingFitness towork GroupScopeCriticalactivity andpotentialhazardsProfessional drivingProfessional drivers, whether PDO employed or contracted, are thosedrivers where driving on PDO business is an integral and significantpart of their job, e.g. distribution tanker drivers, chauffeurs, personneltransport drivers and van drivers.Operate a vehicle within above definition in a safe and reliable mannersuch that safety of self, colleagues or third party is not compromised.Hazards of driving may be exacerbated by pre-existing medicalcondition or treatment thereof.Procedure Pre placement questionnaire and examination includingassessment of risk of sleep apnoea(Appendix J)Periodic review including questionnaires and examination.Many legislations require specific questionnaires and examinations tobe completed. Local country requirements must be met. Theguidelines apply in addition to country specific requirements.QuestionnairePhysicalevaluationInvestigationsFrequencyKey fitnessfor workissuesForm E1(index R)Physical examination including:Visual acuity and fields (confrontation method only unlessabnormal)Blood pressure Forced whisper test (Audiomtery only required if a statutoryrequirement of country of operation or abnormal whisper test)CVS profile once every two years age 40 or overAudiomtery (see above)Under 40 years - every five years.Over 40 yearsOver 60 annually.- every two years.Visual acuity with corrective lenses must be carefully assessed.Cardiovascular risk must be assessed in all candidates and cardiologyreview completed if indicated (pre-existing disease and or over age 40and >20% 10 year risk of MI).Assess endocrine disorders and impact of any medicationBMI - consider trade testing for fitness for duty if BMI >30 and screenall for sleep apnoea.Evidence of active alcohol or substance abuse.Page 43 SP-1230 : Specification for Medical Examination, Treatment & Facilities Printed 25-Sep-08The controlled version of this CMF Document resides online in Livelink®. Printed copies are UNCONTROLLED.