PDO Medical examinations specification SP1230

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Petroleum Development Oman LLCRevision: 3.0Effective: 16 Apr 2007hydronephrosis or unilateral nephrectomy with disease in the remaining kidney, isunacceptable unless otherwise indicated by a Nephrologist.Renal transplant in general is acceptable.Enuresis or incontinence, recent or active, is unacceptable for working in the interior.Prostatitis is unacceptable. Prostatic hypertrophy or urethral stricture interfering withadequate bladder evacuation is unacceptable.Hydrocele, or painful conditions of the testicles, requires careful assessment.9.11.17 Respiratory SystemA history of spontaneous pneumothorax is generally unacceptable for working in theinterior, except for a single episode without recurrence for one year, or after asuccessful surgical procedure.Obstructive airways disease, such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and any otherpulmonary disease causing significant disability or recurring illness, such asbronchiectasis, is unacceptable for working in the interior.Restrictive or fibrotic pulmonary disease resulting in significant symptoms or disability isunacceptable.Open pulmonary tuberculosis is unacceptable until treatment is concluded and theattending physician has certified that the patient is no longer infectious.A history of asthma requiring frequent or recurrent medication including oral steroids,require careful assessment regarding fitness to do certain jobs.9.11.18 Ear, Nose and ThroatEarActive otitis external (acute or chronic) is acceptable.Disorders of the tympanic membrane (e.g. dry perforations and grommets) and themiddle ear require further assessment. Chronic middle ear disease is unacceptable forworking in the interior. Intractable inner ear disorders with severe motion sickness,vertigo, etc. (e.g. Meniere's disease) are unacceptable.A functional hearing loss sufficient to interfere with communications or to impede safety(e.g. inability to hear audible warning devices) is unacceptable. Intrinsically safehearing aids may be worn, but the examinee should not be dependent on such an aid tohear a safety warning. Measurement of auditory acuity is best performed by screeningaudiometry.Increasing noise induced hearing loss may be a reason for medical unfitness. Allpersonnel who may be exposed to work related noise must have audiometry performed,both at initial assessment, and as directed thereafter by the Examining Physician in linewith PDO's Hearing Conservation Programme. Where the measured loss is greater, inPage 66 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.
Petroleum Development Oman LLCRevision: 3.0Effective: 16 Apr 2007the better ear, than 35 dBA for lower frequencies, or 60 dBA for higher frequencies,then special assessment of the individual is advised.NoseChronically infected sinuses, or frequently occurring sinusitis, require carefulassessment.Hay fever is a minor problem in the interior. It is only unacceptable if therapy is requiredwhich causes undesirable side effects.ThroatChronically infected tonsils or frequently occurring tonsillitis, require carefulassessment.EyesAny eye disease or visual defect rendering, or likely to render, the applicant incapableof carrying out job duties efficiently and safely, is unacceptable. A history of conditionssuch as glaucoma and uveitis need specialised assessment.Visual acuity, corrected, must be at least 6/12 in the better eye, demonstrated byrecognised test type procedures.A monocular individual is acceptable provided the job functions can be performedefficiently and safely. Recent onset of monocular vision is unacceptable (i.e. within sixmonths of onset)Colour perception should be adequate for the particular type of employment to beundertaken. Colour blindness per see does not disqualify the person from beingcommercial driver as long as he/she meets the minimum requirement i.e he/she canrecognise the colours of traffic signals (red, green and amber)9.11.19 MedicinesIndividuals being treated with certain medicines require careful consideration: Individuals on anticoagulants, cytotoxic agents, insulin, anticonvulsants,immunosuppressants, and oral steroids are unacceptable for work in the field butmay do office based work.Individuals on psycho-tropic medications (e.g. tranquillisers, antidepressants,narcotics, hypnotics) are unacceptable for work in the field. A previous history ofsuch treatment will also require further consideration.Any previous adverse drug reaction must be brought to the attention of the ExaminingPhysician.9.11.20 Sleep disordersIndividuals suffering from Narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnoea causing excessive day timesleepiness are unacceptable.Page 67 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.
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