Commercial Diving Medicals

Written By John Hutchinson

For occupational divers, the nature of your medical exam may be dictated by your employer and/or their insurance company.

Having an occupational diving medical (AS2299.1) is common for workers in:

  • Offshore and inland commercial

  • Archaeology

  • Sports divers

  • Diving instructors

The test includes hearing and eyesight tests, urine test, lung function test, taking blood pressure and height and weight.

Any occupational tests may involve a myriad of extra tests, with most involving a physical examination entailing an exercise test and a full blood count.

You may also need to have a chest X-ray and in some circumstances ECG.

Travel and Dive Medicine also undertake Recreational Diving Medicals Examinations.

John Hutchinson
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