Karlton 582 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 Do people still have medicals when starting a new job? I gained employment at the airport but before starting I had to have a medical, Even a labouring job at Marshall conveyors carlton I had a medical. Colwick loco Railway I had a medical. it was the norm in those days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,182 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 yes Karlton,but be honest..............it was only a cough'...........onto the 'Palm' of a hand was'nt it.....lol. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 It was mandatory every few years when I worked in the NSW coal industry, I think it four years, company covered the costs. The only medicals I took in the UK regarding employment was with the NCB, then that was it until I applied for a job with Cleveland Potash in North yorks in 1975. BG didn't require one nor did the rewind companies I worked for, nor Beeston Boiler company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I was never required to take a medical for a job in the UK. Only once in Canada. My thoughts on doctors are mostly not printable. (I know there are some good caring ones but they are getting fewer) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Not many companies nowadays require a medical exam. Possibly a cost cutting exercise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,481 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's a little known fact that you have to pass a medical before you can become Admin or a Moderator on Nottstalgia. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,632 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 All new starters in our industry have to have a medical within the first three months of being set on, after that we all have health screening once a year, this is paid for by the company which would probably set you back £100 at the GP's, it is quite thorough as well and highlights any potential problems you could have before they become too serious Rog 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Karlton 582 Posted May 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Not many companies nowadays require a medical exam. Possibly a cost cutting exercise. I think yer right catfan I think its mainly footballers and the like who get medicals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 #7 Pantfit. My last medical was to renew my HGV license, robbing GP charged me £175 for ten minutes work. This ought to have been in the Rip-Off britain thread ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,632 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 catfan, our health screening consist of: hearing,eyesight,height,weight,cholesterol,blood pressure,alcohol and drug testing,as well as the usual urine sample for diabetes etc,if any problems do arise you can be refered to your GP or hospital as required,company's invest a lot of money in training employees and they need to look after their investment,ie: the workforce,hence the other thread on here about the "pedometer challenge" all good for the health Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Obviously a caring employer Rog, a rarity these days. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's a little known fact that you have to pass a medical before you can become Admin or a Moderator on Nottstalgia. What, to see if you're "Brain Dead" ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Had a medical for NCB, Army (A1) & taxi drivers licence. I have a sort of mini medical every 6 months at work (QMC) they measure BMI, blood sugar, cholesterol & ask if any problems. It's a good job they don't test for daftness or I'd be straight down the dole office. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Might see you tomorrow then colly ! Have appt at QMC. ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Its a shame that German doctors are not thorough when they do medicals for pilots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 #14 Catfan, Day off tomorrow, not at work again till Saturday, I'll be bone idle for next 3 days.... Hope all goes well for you tomorrow at QMC.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Pre - op tomorrow then if all's well go back Saturday for the job in hand ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow, catfan. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Yeah thanks Michael, no big job, they just gonna stick a needle in my left eye for some vague reason ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,514 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Sounds like torture Catfan ....... best of luck! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,481 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 It's a little known fact that you have to pass a medical before you can become Admin or a Moderator on Nottstalgia. What, to see if you're "Brain Dead" ???? It's more like a seance. ""Is anybody there ?" 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,877 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 No Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 Sounds like torture Catfan ....... best of luck! When I talk to Mrs Catfan about it she is on the verge of fainting ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 To be honest, catfan, I must have missed some posts because I don't know what's the matter with you. (No comments from you lot. ). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Share Posted May 12, 2015 All the best catfan. I'm with Mrs catfan on that one Miduck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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