Sch 8Medical standards and

Schedule 8 Medical standards and examination report for compressed air workers The medical standards required for workers in compressed air are as follows: (a) age and physique— (i) the worker shall be well-developed and healthy but not above the average weight/height ratio; and (ii) the worker shall be intelligent, active and have good sight and hearing; and (ii) there shall be no marked development of adipose tissue nor evidence of premature senility. (b) respiratory system— (i) there shall be no disease of the respiratory system; or (ii) there shall be no disease of the middle ear or blockage of the Eustachian tubes; or (ii) there shall be no disease of the the pharynx or frontal sinuses. (c) circulatory system— (i) there shall be no evidence of disease of the heart or the blood vessels; and (ii) the arteries shall not be thickened or the blood pressure above a figure normal for the age.

Schedule 8 Medical standards and examination report for compressed air workers (d) nervous system— (i) there shall be no disease of the nervous system or special senses; and (ii) ther shall be no evidence of neurasthenia, neurosis or psychosis. (e) renal system— (i) there shall be no evidence of disease of the kidneys or bladder; and (ii) there shall be no evidence of either albuminuria or glucosuria.

Medical standards and examination report for compressed air workers Schedule 8 Examination report for compressed air workers Name of applicant…………………………………………age…………. General physical condition………………………………………………. Respiratory system: lungs……………………………………………………….…….. nose, ears, throat………………………………………………… sinuses…………………………………………………………… Circulatory system: blood pressure…………………………………………………… heart……………………………………………………………… Nervous system………………………………………………………….. Renal system……………………………………………………………... Urine: albu glu e min.......................................................................... cos ...........................................................................    Result of chest X-ray examination……...……………………………….. I certify that I have carefully examined………………………………….. and consider that he/she is fit/not fit to work under compressed air conditions. (In the event of an unfavourable opinion, please state reasons.) ……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………. Signature of medical officer …………………………….. Dated: