by Macy Liddington | Jan 25, 2026 | ENG1
If your organisation employs anyone who works at sea, ENG1 compliance is not optional. It is a legal requirement that ensures your teams are medically fit for safety critical roles. Whether you manage cruise ship staff, marine engineers, commercial surveyors or...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 21, 2026 | Train Driver Medicals
At Occupational Health Bristol we see the impact that rigorous medical standards have on the entire rail network. Whether it is a busy commuter route, a freight operation running through the night or a heritage railway experience, the person at the controls must meet...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 17, 2026 | ENG1
If you are starting a job at sea or returning to vessel work after some time away, one of the first things you will need is an ENG1 medical certificate. It is required for seafarers, yacht crew, merchant ship staff and in some situations for those working on fishing...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 15, 2026 | Lead
If you work with lead in construction, manufacturing or similar industries, you may have been told that you need a lead medical before starting certain tasks. This medical is not something to worry about. It is there to protect your health and is a legal requirement...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 14, 2026 | PEME
Operations managers understand how much depends on having reliable, capable crews who can carry out their duties safely. At sea, where quick access to emergency medical care is limited, a worker’s health can have a significant impact on vessel performance. This is why...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 13, 2026 | Train Driver Medicals
Operational managers know that one unplanned absence or unsuitable medical clearance can ripple through an entire timetable. Ensuring that train drivers and trackside employees meet the required medical standards is therefore a direct contributor to service...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 13, 2026 | HAVS
If you work with powered tools day in and day out, you will know how essential they are for getting the job done. You may also have felt tingling in your fingers after a long shift or noticed that your hands become unusually sensitive when the temperature drops. It is...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 7, 2026 | Lead
Working with lead carries risks that many organisations underestimate. As occupational health specialists serving businesses across Bristol and the South West, we see daily how vital it is to have structured medical surveillance in place. Lead can affect the nervous...
by Macy Liddington | Jan 5, 2026 | HGV
For many in Bristol’s logistics and transport sectors, keeping large goods moving safely is at the heart of daily operations. Yet behind every competent HGV or PCV driver sits something equally vital. A medical assessment that proves they are fit to take on the...
by Macy Liddington | Dec 20, 2025 | Train Driver Medicals
If you are preparing for your train driver medical, you might be wondering what will happen on the day and whether your health condition could affect your job. The good news is that the medical is designed to support your safety and wellbeing, not to catch you out....
