Ring us to book for the appointment. Clearly state to the receptionist it is for Railways Medicals. We would usually require about 4 business days notice to fit you in. (If you are in a hurry, we may be able to expedite the process. Please ask us)

For Category 1 & 2, print this form and for Category 3 medicals print this form, fill in the questionnaire and bring the filled forms with you for the consultation. If for some reason the links are not working, you may access the forms from here. If that website is not working, please let us know and we can provide you with an uptodate printed form. Please allow extra time for you to fill the form when you come for the consultation.

• The hearing test is done off site. We would usually book your appointment at Peninsula Hearing and it is usually scheduled just before you come to the surgery.
• At the surgery, you would need to fill in our practice new patient registration form.
• You would need to pay the fee (Unless your employer would be paying). We will issue you or your employer with a tax invoice. This service is not medicare rebated. If you are paying for this service, you may be able to get a tax deduction.
• You will initially see the nurse, who would
  • check your height, weight, blood pressure
  • Eye sight and colour vision test
  • do your breath alcohol test
  • do urine drug screening test (Please do not empty your bladder just before the appointment
• Then you will see the doctor who will complete the rest of the assessment.
• We will then send your report away.
• If there were to be any further assessment required we will let you know. The common issues may be a positive drug screen test for any prescribed or over the counter medication, an elevated blood pressure, or a need to clarify your existing medical conditions.

• Photo identification eg drivers license.
• Printed and filled forms as above. (Please do not sign as the signature should be witnessed by doctor)
• Any spectacles, contact lenses, hearing aids or any other aids required for work.
• A list of all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications. Read this information about Codeine containing medications.
• Any relevant medical reports and/or test results. A full health summary from your GP with latest records of your blood pressure would be very handy, but not essential (Especially if your blood pressure is high when we check)

• Blood tests for diabetes risk and cholesterol are required to calculate cardiovascular risk
• Please notify reception staff at booking and we can fax out a referral or you may pick up the referral
• Blood tests have to be done in the morning on an empty stomach (Fasting), no coffee/tea as well
• Have blood tests done atleast 2 business days before the appointment for the medicals

• Photo identification eg drivers license.
• Printed and filled forms as above. (Please do not sign as the signature should be witnessed by doctor)
• Any spectacles, contact lenses, hearing aids or any other aids required for work.
• A list of all medications you are taking, including over-the-counter medications. Read this information about Codeine containing medications.

The Rail Safety National Law (NSW) defines a rail safety worker (RSW) as someone who is involved in:

• the operation or movement of a train
• construction and maintenance of infrastructure
• any other work that the transport agency considers to fall within the definition in the Act

• Category 1: Applies to RSW who do safety critical work where sudden incapacity or collapse could lead to a serious safety incident. The assessment includes a comprehensive physical and psychological assessment, a cardiac risk level and pathology tests
• Category 2: Applies to RSW who do safety critical work where sudden incapacity will not directly affect the safety of the public or rail network. The assessment includes a comprehensive physical and psychological assessment
• Category 3: Applies to RSW required to protect their own safety where ill health does not directly affect the rail network. The assessment cover vision, hearing, mobility and serious medical conditions.

Category 1 and 2 health assessments are conducted:

• at commencement, then
• every 5 years to age 50
• every 2 years to age 60
• every year there after

Category 3 health assessments are conducted

•  every 5 years