What should I bring?
What kind of certificate is that?
According to the National Board of Occupational Safety and Health, those working at high altitudes and poles must undergo a medical examination for high-altitude work according to AFS 2019:03 at least once a year.
It is a general examination with a particular focus on neurological conditions. A so-called work test is also required at the first time of certification and every five years for those under 40 and every other year for those between 40 and 50.
The medical check must be carried out before the start of employment and at intervals of no more than one year thereafter.
The certificate is for persons who are and will be engaged in mast and pole work.
The health examination is carried out by nurses and doctors with specialist skills.
Time: Health screening/medical examination: 1 hour
Content:
ECG
Spirometry (lung function test)
Weight, height, waist circumference
Blood pressure (orthostatic test)
Blood count, Blood sugar, Blood lipids
Vision examination
Hearing test
Medical examination
Certificate of fitness for service
Vilo-EKG is performed age-related according to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations:
< 40 år vart 5:e år 40-49 vartannat år och årligen på personer > 50 år.
*There are additional costs for resting ECG.