3583 Medical fitness assessment for wind turbine workers

Overview:

This guidance document provides a framework to assist in undertaking the medical fitness assessment for personnel working in the wind energy sector. It aims to provide a consistent, industry-aligned approach to medical fitness evaluations, processes, terminology, and the interpretation of results. By doing so, it enables contractors and workers to transition seamlessly across providers through a fair and standardised assessment system.

The guidance has been developed by experienced clinicians, working and undertaking regular medical assessments in the onshore and offshore wind industry, and incorporates lessons learned from the wider offshore energy industry.

This guidance document relates to medical fitness assessments and not statutory health surveillance.