Hi Owen
I would conclude this to be rigger medicals/height medical screening
and confined space screening where these questions are included and a
detailed history taken. If
someone has claustrophobia that would increase the risk factor with
confined spaces that may lead to eventual harm of the person and
others that this work may involve
therefore inclusion/ exclusion for work following risk assessment
would be influenced
The HSE has a load of information with this
regards
Steph
On 25 Nov 2009, at 14:40, owen donnelly wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> There is never a dull moment here in Angola.
>
> I've been asked this morning about conducting medical tests for
> claustrophobia and fear of enclosed spaces. The industrial area
> these people will work in may include climbing communications
> towers and various structures up to 100 feet. As it is an
> industrial plant there may be some work which needs to be done in
> enclosed or confined spaces.
>
> I have never heard of tests for these things before. I did develop
> a qualitative screening tool for work at heights last year (willing
> to share if anyone is interested), but I have no idea about
> claustrophobia.
>
> Can anyone help?
>
> .....and Bob/Jeremy no suggestions of just locking him in a
> cupboard in the dark !!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Owen Donnelly
> Medical Advisor
> International SOS / Angola LNG Project
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