Medical - Oil & Gas

It is Oil & Gas UK policy that anybody working offshore should undergo medicals to ensure they are medically fit to work offshore. The maximum duration of this certificate is two years and examination is carried out with specific reference to the UK offshore industry. If you require an EBS ‘Fit to Train’ certificate please contact us at info@ddrc.org prior to booking your OGUK medical. The Fit to Train medical will incur an additional fee and cannot be carried out without prior booking.

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Since 2012, OGUK are also recognised as valid in the Norwegian sector but please check what your employer/intended post requires. 

Information to note during your visit: 

  • You will need to bring photograph ID in the form of a driving licence or passport
  • Please be aware you will be required to give a urine sample on the day
  • Please arrive promptly, arriving more than 15 minutes late for your medical will result in your medical having to be re-scheduled.  
  • If you have to cancel your appointment, an alternative date will be offered or payment will be refunded in line with our terms and conditions.
  • Under data protection laws, we are unable to provide copies of medical certificates to anyone other than the named individual attending the medical.  If an employing organisation requires a copy of the medical certificate(s), the named individual must give their permission by completing, signing and returning an Employer Medical Examination Consent Form. You will receive a copy of this form when you book.

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