The maximum expiry date for medical certificates issued is as follows: The first step on your way to the train is the completion of your medical PTS. Once this training is complete, start your PTS training. The next step is for the basic medical assessment of the TPS. In addition, the order of the following may change slightly, depending on whether or not a drug and alcohol test is taken on the same date: Proper listening to the conversation is necessary without conditions that could lead to unpredictable fluctuations in hearing levels. Personal Track Safety training includes an e-learning component that candidates can take online. The rest takes place in the classroom, with hands-on training on the track or in a specially designed training area like INFRA Skills at the Birmingham site. At the end of the day, it depends on whether you meet medical standards, whether you meet Network Rail standards. Our advice would be to lead a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, not to smoke and to limit your alcohol consumption. All of this is related to blood pressure and BMI. In turn, an unhealthy lifestyle can limit your career choices in safety-critical industries. For more information on a healthy lifestyle, check out the latest NHS tips. The objective of the medical assessment is to ensure that employers exercise their duty of care so that individuals working in this potentially hazardous environment are not at increased risk of injuring themselves or their co-workers, or in some cases members of the public, due to a foreseeable underlying medical condition. An TPS physician assesses a person`s ability to work safely in the runway environment.
The deregulation of national rail transport in the United Kingdom has led to the employment of an increasing number of subcontractors in the rail environment. Contractors are often used for some limited projects and often come from companies that were not previously considered a «railway pedigree or culture.» Providers of this service are duly registered and regular audits are carried out to ensure that they meet the levels of quality control for the specific performance and training standards required to perform medical assessments reliably. The medical assessment for PTS certification must be performed by an accredited medical provider. In the case of PTS, this is permitted by the RISQS procedure (under the supervision of Network Rail). Distance vision of at least 6/9 in the better eye and 6/12 in the other eye, with glasses or contact lenses when worn; in the absence of a disease that could lead to visual impairment. For more information on medical assessments, please visit our Medical Assessment home page. A Medical PTS is mandatory for anyone who wishes to complete PTS training covering all aspects of rail safety, from understanding the system to responding to emergencies. INFRA Skills is proud to have received NSAR Gold for rail training twice in a row.
Certified trainers deliver the PTS course or the Personal Track Safety course to raise your awareness of health and safety issues related to working on or around the rail network. You will learn what to do in an emergency, how the PTS system works and what is expected of you. Our specially designed medical room is equipped with a complete listening booth and all the necessary requirements for PTS Medical. All medical test results and drug and alcohol tests are stored in the Sentinel database. The duration of the certificate for the doctor depends on your age and the limitations noted during the evaluation. Before the PTS doctor appointment, you will be asked about the following: Working on or near the runway requires certification for each employee, which assesses multiple levels of skill and responsibility. If any of the above conditions are not specified, the doctor`s appointment may need to be rescheduled at an additional cost. Before working on the railway, all potential employees need a medical test, drugs and PTS alcohol. There are no exceptions and strict criteria must be met at all times. The STP physician should make it clear that all railway workers are medically fit and fully aware of their surroundings so that they do not end up in dangerous situations. The main hazards of railway operations include collisions between a vehicle and a track worker, electric shocks from traction energy sources, and falls.
Acorn is RISQS accredited to provide personal track safety medical examinations to rail workers. Companies wishing to work with or for the Great British Rail Industry must meet very strict criteria known as the RISQS Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme. RISQS accreditation is recognized by the rail industry as the most effective way to manage supply chain risks. As a rail operator, you can confidently consider Acorn as your occupational medicine provider. Acorn has gone through a lengthy process to ensure that we meet all criteria at the highest level and certify that our clinical staff are fully competent to perform track personal safety medical examinations (PTS) for rail transportation. Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a system of safer working practices used in the UK to ensure the safety of railway workers who need to work on or near the track. The Personal Safety Medical Service on the Track (SPT) is a medical examination of the compulsory work that all railway workers and subcontractors must undergo. Depending on the type of safety-critical role, there are different ratings. However, this information covers the basic medical requirements for PTS.
In addition, the PTS medical test can also be done in conjunction with the Network Rail drug and alcohol test. A general health questionnaire focuses on all aspects of a person`s medical history that may have a particular impact on their ability to work safely in the runway environment (e.g., medications or medical conditions that may be responsible for a sudden impairment, lack of concentration, or consciousness, or reduced mobility). A person`s vision should be tested to ensure that there is no visual impairment. Normal color vision is also tested with the Ishihara plate test, as this is essential for certain tasks on or near the railway line. Good conversation listening without fluctuations in hearing levels is another prerequisite. If a drug and alcohol test is not required, the TPS doctor will take about 30 minutes. However, if a drug and alcohol test is necessary, the doctor may take up to 45 minutes. If problems are detected during medical treatment, this period may extend beyond. For example, if an ear exam is necessary.
If you do not meet PTS medical standards, there are several options. This includes requesting information from your GP, optician, consultant or hospital. In addition, your medical findings may also be forwarded to our competent occupational physician (ROP). Whatever the outcome, we will communicate with you every step of the way, providing you with details of the additional information we need to improve your medical outcomes. Good general health is required. A person should not move on or near the line if he suffers from an illness or seeks medical treatment that may lead to sudden loss of consciousness, impaired consciousness or concentration, sudden disability, temporary or temporary visual impairment, impaired balance or coordination, or a significant impairment in mobility. Examples include: epilepsy, insulin-controlled diabetes, and unstable angina. If a person does not meet specific medical standards, it is sometimes possible to implement a formal system of «safe working practices» with written consent and cooperation between management and occupational medicine. This is done so as not to unnecessarily discriminate against people with certain medical conditions. If a person does not meet specific medical standards, it is sometimes possible (after a risk assessment, discussion with management and occupational health and safety) to implement a formal system of safe working practices.
This is done so as not to unnecessarily discriminate against people with certain medical conditions. For example, people with minor medical conditions (such as color blindness) may still receive a PTS certificate, but their PTS card has a blue circle to inform the Site Safety Controller (COSS) of the particular condition (see below). Normal colour vision is essential for training in signage, electrification, and systems and telecommunications. However, it is not essential for the purposes of the core TPS. Failure to comply with these tests may result in the cancellation of the employee`s PTS certificate. The drug and alcohol aspect of medicine is repeated every year. Drug test – supplemented from a urine sample. All samples are sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Breathalyzer – a breath sample is taken by a breathalyzer. The medical examiner may set a shorter expiry date depending on the medical reason. Personal Track Safety is a system of safer working practices used in the UK to ensure the safety of railway workers who have to work on the track. The previous system was updated in 2014 and is now integrated under the Sentinel banner. Learn more about Network Rail and Sentinel www.railsentinel.co.uk Personal Track Safety consists of two basic elements: a health assessment and rail safety training. The basic level for track access for Network Rail is the Personal Track Safety Certificate (PTS) in accordance with railway safety standards NR/L2/CTM/021. These certification levels only assess the person`s ability to operate safely in the race track environment. This means that the person is able to react and react correctly to circumstances that may arise in this potentially dangerous environment.