What is a OEUK Physical?

If you work on an offshore oil drilling rig or drilling platform, you must undergo an offshore medical exam.

Oil & Gas UK (OEUK) sets a standard of fitness to be reached by anyone working within the industry. Due to the working conditions, safety is a top priority for this industry, and it’s vital that every employee be fit for duty.

The exam is much like a standard physical exam, except an OEUK physical is more comprehensive and must be performed by a licensed, OEUK-qualified physician.

According to OEUK, registered physicians will:

• Have knowledge of the offshore environment and remote medicine.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, or possess a qualification in, occupational medicine.
• Have access to appropriate examination facilities.
• Undertake an OEUK one-day training programme in offshore medical assessment.
• Understand the principles of the risk-based approach embodied in its guidelines.

What Does an OEUK Physical Include?

A certified OEUK physician in Mobile can routinely performs these exams. The exam includes:

• Patient health history questionnaire
• Physical examination
• Urinalysis and other labs determined by the physician
• Body mass index, a measurement of height and weight
• Vision test for near, distance, and color vision
• Pulse and blood pressure measurement
• Lung function test
• Audiogram, or hearing test
• Consultation with a licensed, OEUK-qualified physician

Why Choose OHC for Your OEUK Physical?

Not many physicians are OEUK certified. Our physicians have over 10 years of combined experience.

About OHC

Occupational Health Center offers employers a large array of health services designed to maximize the effectiveness of your valued employees. With a strong focus on workers’ compensation claims, our services promote the continued well-being of your employees’ health and their return to work.

For more than 10 years, the business, industrial, and corporate communities have placed their trust in our doctors to provide medical care, services, and testing for thousands of their employees.