PDO Medical examinations specification SP1230

Petroleum Development Oman LLCRevision: 3.0Effective: 1 Apr 20099 Appendices9.1 Appendix A: Cardiovascular Risk Assessment (CVS profile)Fitness to workGroupScope andapplicationCritical activityand potentialhazardsProcedureQuestionnairePhysicalevaluationInvestigationsFrequencyKey fitness forwork issuesCardiovascular Risk AssessmentThis assessment is an additional requirement for the followinggroups of employeesProfessional driversSCBA usersFire fighters and emergency response crewsRemote location workersCrane driversIn a number of safety critical occupations, the potential for asudden cardiovascular event may present significant danger for theemployee, a co-worker or a third party, e.g. loss of control ofmachinery or plant or danger to self or others if occurring in aremote or isolated location.Over age 40 a CVS profile is required once every two years.The purpose of this risk stratification exercise is to target a moredetailed investigation to those at greatest risk. Those at higher risk(>20% 10 year) require further cardiological review.Form Q1 A cardiovascular screening tool is provided online atCardiovascular Risk Calculatorhttp://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=pubPhysical examination.Blood pressure.Lipid profile if not completed within previous 2 years or if change inmedication, diet or lifestyle.Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) and stress testing are not requiredunless employee falls into high-risk category (see below) or thereis a clinical indication.Once every two yearsAny individual in the high-risk group who is employed in one of theabove occupations following specialist review, should be reviewedannually by the reviewing Shell or contract physician.Following % based on 10-year risk of myocardial infarction orCardiovascular death.< 10% low risk no action.10-20% medium risk counsel on lifestyle and refer to PrimaryHealth Care Provider if appropriate. Normally fit for safetyPage 48 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.