[log in to unmask]" type="cite">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying.Hi Jacqui I have been looking into the use of trade testing for colour vision screening in the electricity industry; as many of the list have pointed out there is a place for this for those who fail the ishihara or other colour vision tests. We undertake Colour vision testing for our apprentices and existing work force but some who fail this test can clearly identify coloured wires used in the industry. I have therefore worked with our training school to get wire samples from cables that are actually used in the business for trade testing. My manager has also discussed this with one of the HSE Physicians to look clinical standards for this - in my opinion as long as you have a realistic reliable test which is reproducible and clearly recorded it is a useful tool for assessing suitability for role. Therefore I would suggest that you get sample wires from within your client business but if you are going to do this yourself ensure that you have a clear procedure for it. Best wishes Jane Jane Mann RGN; BSc (Hons) Occupational Health Advisor, EDF Energy Bury St Edmunds COPE Occupational Health and Ergonomic Services Ltd [log in to unmask] T: 01284 726653 F: 01284 726660 Mob: 07875 116305 -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jacqui Livock Sent: 29 October 2008 12:39 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Colour matching wires Hello all does anyone know where I can purchase the wire bundle which is used for testing colour deficiency? The electrical engineering dept could do to get one they are buying an ishihara for their students prior to enrollment on courses but have had experience of electricians who are experienced but fail the ishihara. I have used the wire bundle in the past for such cases in a previous employer but a google search only throws up the patent! Jacqui ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete the e-mail from your system. This e-mail has been scanned for malicious content but the internet is inherently insecure and EDF Energy plc cannot accept any liability for the integrity of this message or its attachments. No employee or agent of EDF Energy plc or any related company is authorised to conclude any binding agreement on behalf of EDF Energy plc or any related company by e-mail. All e-mails sent and received by EDF Energy plc are monitored to ensure compliance with the company's information security policy. Executable and script files are not permitted through the EDF Energy plc mail gateway. EDF Energy does not accept or send mails above 30 Mb in size. EDF Energy plc Registered in England and Wales No. 2366852 Registered Office: 40 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7EN ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please remove this footer before replying. OCC-HEALTH ARCHIVES: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/occ-health.html CONFERENCES AND STUDY DAYS: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/filearea.cgi?LMGT1=OCC-HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH JOBS http://OHJobs.drmaze.net OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSING EDUCATION http://www.aohne.org.uk
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