Manage safety risks posed by the ill health of your team with a CAT 1, CAT 2 or CAT 3 Rail Medical and wellness management program.

A Rail Safety Worker Medical is a legal requirement under the National Standard for Health Assessment of Rail Safety Workers. At Humanomics, our Approved Health Professionals are skilled and accredited in conducting every type of Rail Safety Medical in accordance with this Standard.

Together, our specialist team can ensure that your rail safety workers have the physical and mental health to perform their roles carefully and effectively.

CAT 1 Rail Medical

The highest medical certification, a Category 1 Rail Medical applies to workers who perform safety critical work and whose sudden incapacity may lead to a serious incident that affects public safety or the rail network.

It includes:

  • Audiometry
  • Vision testing
  • Musculoskeletal assessment
  • Cardiovascular assessment
  • K10 Questionnaire for Psychological Health
  • Epworth Sleepiness Scale
  • General medical examination
  • Drug and alcohol screening

CAT 2 Rail Medical

A Category 2 Rail Medical applies to rail workers who perform safety critical work where sudden incapacity will not jeopardise public safety or the rail network.

It includes:

  • Audiometry
  • Vision testing
  • Musculoskeletal assessment
  • General medical examination
  • Drug and alcohol screening

CAT 3 Rail Medical

A Category 3 Rail Medical applies to workers who perform non-safety critical work and whose health and fitness will not directly impact commuters or colleagues.

This medical assesses a workers ability to move through the rail corridor, function under supervision and reach a safe place in the event of an emergency.

It includes:

  • Vision testing
  • Audiometry
  • Musculoskeletal assessment
  • Drug and alcohol screening

Frequently asked questions

Who is defined as a rail safety worker?

The Rail Safety National Law (NSW) views any employee performing the below duties as a rail safety worker:

  • Train operation
  • Infrastructure construction and maintenance
  • Any other tasks that the transport agency deems as rail safety work

Does a contractor need a CAT 3 Rail Medical?

Yes, if relevant to their role.

Rail industry contractors must meet the same health requirements outlined in the National Standard for Health Assessment of rail safety workers as in-house employees.

Can a Rail Medical be performed as part of a pre-employment health assessment?

Yes.

Humanomics’ Approved Health Professionals have extensive experience in performing Rail Workers Safety Medicals and Pre-Employment Medicals in one visit. We can carry out any combination of health assessments your business requires.

How long is a rail medical valid for?

While it is a legal requirement for a rail safety worker to undertake periodic medicals, the frequency of these assessments varies depending on the relevant category.

CAT 1 & 2

  • Before entering employment
  • Every five years until age 50
  • Every two years from age 50 to age 60
  • Ever year from age 60 onwards

CAT 3

  • Before entering employment
  • At age 40
  • Every five years from age 40 onwards