Renewables / Wind Turbine
Rapid, reliable medicals for Wind turbine workers
A Renewables UK Wind Medical is a specialised health assessment designed for individuals working in the wind energy sector, including onshore and offshore wind farms. This medical ensures workers are physically and medically fit to operate in challenging environments, often at heights and in remote locations.
Our assessment follows RenewableUK (RUK) and GWO (Global Wind Organisation) medical fitness standards, including checks on cardiovascular health, lung function, vision, hearing, and musculoskeletal fitness. This helps ensure compliance with industry safety regulations and reduces the risk of health-related incidents in high-risk environments.
North East Offshore Medicals
We are conveniently located for easy access by car or public transport. We have free parking so you can avoid city centre parking hassles and long wait times. We provide rapid assessments for those in South Tyneside and throughout the North East. Most medical checkups take under 30 minutes. We issue electronic PDF certificates on the spot and offer evening and Saturday appointments.
Why Choose Us
At South Tyneside Offshore Medicals, we offer friendly and professional services to help you meet specific medical requirements, from OEUK, RUK and Chester step tests to fit to train and return to work medicals.
Short Notice Appointments
We understand that offshore deployment dates can change at a moment's notice. To support energy and maritime workers, our clinic prioritises short-notice and last-minute bookings for OEUK (formerly OGUK) medical assessments.
Competitive Pricing
At South Tyneside Offshore Medicals North East, we deliver tier-one offshore medical services designed to minimize your total cost of ownership while maximizing workforce uptime.
Fast and Efficient
Most medicals generally completed in under 30 minutes. We strive to help you pass your medicals on the day Where an unforeseeable issue is identified at the medical, we provide the opportunity to delay or reschedule Electronic Certificates issued in PDF format for ease of sharing
Book a Consultation
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours. If you need a quicker response please contact us via phone. 07977462121
FAQs
A Renewables Wing medical will consist of:
Completion of Questionnaire
- Consultation with a doctor inclusive of examination
- Urinalysis
- BMI – measurement of height, weight, and calculation of Body Mass Index
- Visual acuity (near and distance) and visual fields test
- Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement
- Lung Function Test (spirometry)
- Audiogram (hearing test)
- Chester Step Test
- The doctor will also discuss the form you filled in and carry out any additional checks they think necessary.
Provided that the doctor has all the information required the certificate will be issued on the day.
Certificates are valid for 2 years unless there is a medical reason for a restriction.
This type of medical is required for workers in the Renewable Energies sector, especially wind turbines. This medical ensures that the workers meet the physical and mental health criteria for work in onshore and offshore wind farms, which often involves working at heights, confined spaces, and remote locations.
The RUK medical assessment takes approximately 40 minutes and typically involves a detailed medical history review of personal and occupational medical background.
Height and weight (BMI) measurements are taken. The physical examination puts an emphasis on the cardiovascular, respiratory, and musculoskeletal systems.
A Chester step test, used as a measurement of cardiovascular fitness, Lung Function Test (spirometry), blood pressure, and heart rate measurements, as well as urine test are conducted at every assessment.
Vision (including near and distance) and colour deficiency are assessed. A hearing test is also conducted evaluating the ability to communicate in noisy environments. The skin is assessed for any skin conditions that may affect work.
HAVS Questionnaire and Assessment may be required, for those potentially exposed to hand-arm vibration.
Drug and Alcohol Screening is not part of the examination process, although some employers may require it. If needed, it has to be done separately, prior to your assessment visit.
The RUK medical is valid for two years and must be regularly renewed to ensure continued fitness for work in the renewable energy sector.
On the day of your appointment, you need to bring with you a government issued photo ID (a driving licence, passport, or a national ID card). You also need to know the exact job description and the name of your employer.
Please, wear comfortable cloths as you need to perform the Chester step test.
If you are unsure about anything or have questions, please send us an e-mail to: info@southtynesideoffshoremedicals.co.uk
Yes. Any current broken teeth, exposed roots or dental infection will require a dental assessment to confirm you are at low risk of needing emergency dental treatment. The dental report is needed before your certificate can be issued.
If your blood pressure reading is too high at the appointment, it is best to arrange an Ambulatory Blood Pressure reading at your local pharmacy or GP practice.