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ARTC Drug and Alcohol Competency:

COMPETENCYCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSUPLOAD REQUIREMENT DETAILSEXAMPLES

Medical.Assessment.Drug & Alcohol Screen


This business rule was last updated by the Rail operator on 11.05.2017

  • Name on Medical paperwork must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on document and must match registered DOB in Onsite
  • Drug and alcohol result to be present – listed on fit for duty page of medical is accepted
  • Results must be negative to both Drugs and Alcohol Testing (Both Drugs and Alcohol need to be listed) - it cannot be assumed alcohol testing was included in drug testing.
  • When TFNSW medical fitness for duty page is uploaded and there is a 'negative' result showing for 'Alcohol breath / urine drug test results were..' but there is also an indication of 'Not Indicated' in the 'Drug and Alcohol assessment completed' section, this second sentence can be disregarded - The negative result is the main/ required information.
  • Either full testing (with individual drugs and alcohol all individually listed E.G Amphetamines, Opiates etc all listed as separate line items) listed on a drug screen testing record page OR a simple indication that 'Drugs' and 'Alcohol' were both tested for and were both Negative is accepted.
  • 'Not detected' is also accepted as 'Negative'
  • If positive result for drug testing is displayed, there must be an indication by the testing health provider that the detected sample and sample amount is consistent with prescribed medication for this to be accepted.
  •  If 'Ethanol' is displayed instead of alcohol this is accepted
  • Alcohol testing could be recorded as either 'negative', '0.00', '0' or <2.0mmol/L (with note that alcohol <2.0mmol/L indicates ethanol is not detected in sample)
  • Medical professional name and signature to be displayed
  • A drug and alcohol assessment must be from an Authorised Health Professional as of 01.07.2017
  • From 01.07.2017, when checking the medical provider of the test results is an authorised health professional, the following AHP details will need to be shown on the document: First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Date of completion to be recorded as issue date in Onsite
  • Expires at the same time as the medical (Use expiration date from Verified Medical competency file)

Note: If / When the drug and alcohol tests have been complete on separate dates, use the earliest date of completion as the issue date for the competency

National Medical Competencies:

COMPETENCY

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

UPLOAD REQUIREMENT DETAILSEXAMPLES
Medical.Assessment.Category 1
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment date (Or appointment date) must be recorded
  • Medical has been completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional)
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Category 1 (or Blue Category) to be displayed
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page present
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, or review date must be listed.
  • If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

  • The issue date in Onsite should be recorded as the date the assessment or appointment took place.
    NOTE:The date for the signature requirement of the examining AHP should not be used in lieu of the assessment date if this information is missing from the form.
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

  • The expiration date for this competency should always be calculated to occur as follows (Unless the individuals' medical states otherwise):
  • Up to 50 years old - 5 yearly
  • If aged 45 and 46 - 5 yearly 
  • Ages 47, 48 and 49 - they have until their 52nd birthday 
  • Age 50-60 - every 2 years
  • From age 60 - renewed annually
Medical.Assessment.Category 2
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment date (Or appointment date) must be recorded
  • Medical has been completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional)
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Category 2 (Or Green Category) to be displayed
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page present
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, or review date must be listed.
  • If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

  • The issue date in Onsite should be recorded as the date the assessment or appointment took place.
    NOTE:The date for the signature requirement of the examining AHP should not be used in lieu of the assessment date if this information is missing from the form.
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

  • The expiration date for this competency should always be calculated to occur as follows (Unless the individuals' medical states otherwise):
  • Up to 50 years old - 5 yearly
  • If aged 45 and 46 - 5 yearly 
  • Ages 47, 48 and 49 - they have until their 52nd birthday 
  • Age 50-60 - every 2 years
  • From age 60 - renewed annually
Medical.Assessment.Category 3
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment date (Or appointment date) must be recorded
  • Medical has been completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional) doctor
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Category 3 (Or Mauve Category) to be displayed
  • Category 1 medical document CAN be accepted in lieu of a category 3 rail medical but category 3 medical rules must be applied
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page present
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, and completed.
  • If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

  • The issue date in Onsite should be recorded as the date the assessment or appointment took place.
    NOTE:The date for the signature requirement of the examining AHP should not be used in lieu of the assessment date if this information is missing from the form.
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

  • The expiration date for this competency should always be calculated to occur on the applicants 40th birthday (Unless the applicant had the medical complete within 12 months of their 40th birthday for which we would then allocate an expiration of 5 years) then following that, every 5 years for medicals that have been complete after the applicant passes age 40. The only exception to this rule is when the doctor has explicitly indicated an earlier review date is required.
    NOTE: The fitness for duty page of the TFNSW Contractor Health Assessment Request and Report Form can be accepted with an expiration of 40 years despite the declaration sentence which is printed on the form which states 'This assessment is only valid for five years from the date of my signature below ...' however if the doctor has explicitly indicated an earlier review date is required as a recommendation which is separate to that sentence / declaration, this should be used for the expiration date entry in Onsite.

  Medical.Assessment.Medical Category 1 (Full Colour)
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Medical has been completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional)
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Assessment date (Or appointment date) must be recorded
  • Category 1 to be displayed
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page present
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, or review date must be listed.

Note: A medical stating limitations due to colour blindness, is not to be uploaded or accepted against this competency.

  • The issue date in Onsite should be recorded as the date the assessment took place.
    NOTE:The date for the signature requirement of the examining AHP should not be used in lieu of the assessment date if this information is missing from the form.
    NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

 

  • The expiration date for this competency should always be calculated to occur as follows (Unless the individuals' medical states otherwise):
  • Up to 50 years old - 5 yearly
  • If aged 45 and 46 - 5 yearly 
  • Ages 47, 48 and 49 - they have until their 52nd birthday 
  • Age 50-60 - every 2 years
  • From age 60 - renewed annually

 Public Transport Authority Competencies:

COMPETENCYCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTSUPLOAD REQUIREMENTSEXAMPLES

Medical.Assessment.PTA - Medical - Category 1

  • Applicant name on Medical assessment form must match applicant name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Category 1 to be displayed
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment date (Or appointment date) must be recorded
  • There must be a tick/ note on assessment form indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty’
  • Fit for duty page required within upload (Unless applicant is PTA employee whereby email verification from PTA is sufficient)
  • If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.
  • Drug and alcohol NOT required
  • Black and white or colour is fine.
  • Must be completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional)

 

Medicals submitted between 1 Feb 2016 and 1 Nov 2016:

Medicals submitted 1 Nov 2016 onwards:

During this period only rail medicals which have been completed by a doctor that is registered on the national Authorised Health Professional list (seen on http://railindustryworker.com.au/) can be accepted unless the assessment was completed prior to 1 Feb 2016 in which case the PTA WA list of AHP will also be accepted.

 

Only medicals which have been completed by a doctor that is registered on the national AHP list will be accepted (seen on http://railindustryworker.com.au/) – There will be no recognition of AHP registrations shown on previous PTA AHP lists regardless of the date in which the assessment took place.

  • Issue date to be recorded in Onsite as the date in which the medical assessment / appointment took place (as shown on the form)
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

  • Expiry date to be recorded as calculated duration unless there is a review date indicated on the assessment

Duration:

  • 5 Yearly to age 50
  • if aged 45 and 46 they should be allocated full 5 years’ ages 47 48 and 49 they have until their 52nd birthday Age 50-60 it is every 2 years.
  • From age 60 it is renewed annually (unless medical states otherwise)

 

 

 

 Medical.Assessment.PTA - Medical - Category 2
  • Applicant name on Medical assessment form must match applicant name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Category 2 to be displayed
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • There must be a tick/ note on assessment form indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty’
  • Fit for duty page required within upload (Unless applicant is PTA employee whereby email verification from PTA is sufficient)
  • If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

  • Drug and alcohol NOT required
  • Black and white or colour is fine.
  • Must be completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional)

 

Medicals submitted between 1 Feb 2016 and 1 Nov 2016

Medicals submitted 1 Nov 2016 onwards

During this period only rail medicals which have been completed by a doctor that is registered on the national Authorised Health Professional list (seen on http://railindustryworker.com.au/) can be accepted unless the assessment was completed prior to 1 Feb 2016 in which case the PTA WA list of AHP will also be accepted.

 

Only medicals which have been completed by a doctor that is registered on the national AHP list will be accepted (seen on http://railindustryworker.com.au/) – There will be no recognition of AHP registrations shown on previous PTA AHP lists regardless of the date in which the assessment took place.

  • Issue date to be recorded in Onsite as the date in which the medical assessment/ appointment took place (as shown on the form)
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

  • Expiry date to be recorded as calculated duration unless there is a review date indicated on the assessment

Duration:

  • 5 Yearly to age 50
  • if aged 45 and 46 they should be allocated full 5 years’ ages 47 48 and 49 they have until their 52nd birthday Age 50-60 it is every 2 years.
  • From age 60 it is renewed annually (unless medical states otherwise)
Medical.Assessment.PTA - Medical - Category 3
  • Applicant name on Medical assessment form must match applicant name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Category 3 to be displayed
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • There must be a tick/ note on assessment form indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty’
  • Fit for duty page required within upload (Unless applicant is PTA employee whereby email verification from PTA is sufficient)
  • If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

  • Drug and alcohol NOT required
  • Black and white or colour is fine.
  • Must be completed by (or co-signed by) an ARA - AHP (Authorised Health Professional)

Medicals submitted between 1 Feb 2016 and 1 Nov 2016

Medicals submitted 1 Nov 2016 onwards

During this period only rail medicals which have been completed by a doctor that is registered on the national Authorised Health Professional list (seen on http://railindustryworker.com.au/) can be accepted unless the assessment was completed prior to 1 Feb 2016 in which case the PTA WA list of AHP will also be accepted.

 

Only medicals which have been completed by a doctor that is registered on the national AHP list will be accepted (seen on http://railindustryworker.com.au/) – There will be no recognition of AHP registrations shown on previous PTA AHP lists regardless of the date in which the assessment took place.

  • Issue date to be recorded in Onsite as the date in which the medical assessment/ appointment took place (as shown on the form)
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page

  • Expiry date to be recorded as calculated duration unless there is a review date indicated on the assessment
    Duration:
    • Up until the age of 40 the expiry to be set for the applicants 40th birthday
    • From age 40 it is renewed on a 5 yearly basis (unless medical states otherwise

 

 

 

 

 

 Transport for New South Wales

COMPETENCYDETAILS FOR COMPETENCYUPLOAD REQUIREMENTSEXAMPLES
Medical.Assessment.TfNSW - Medical Category 1
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment / appointment date must be recorded
  • Drug and alcohol test is to be completed – Negative result listed on fit for duty page is acceptable. 
  • When TFNSW medical fitness for duty page is uploaded and there is a 'negative' result showing for 'Alcohol breath / urine drug test results were..' but there is also an indication of 'Not Indicated' in the 'Drug and Alcohol assessment completed' section, this second sentence can be disregarded - The negative result is the main/ required information.
  • Medical is to be rejected where applicant has positive drug and alcohol test results displayed
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Doctor who has either complete or cosigned the medical must be registered as an AHP (Authorised Health Professional) for completion of Cat 1 rail medicals
  • Category 1 to be displayed
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page to be present within uploaded file
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, and completed.
    NOTE: If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.'

  • NOTE: Where screenshot has been uploaded for internal TFNSW / Sydney Trains employee, AHP's details are not required to be shown on document
  • Issue date: To be recorded as the date the medical assessment occurred
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page
  • The expiration date for this competency should always be calculated to occur as follows (Unless the individuals' medical states otherwise):
    • Up to 50 years old - 5 yearly
    • If aged 45 and 46 - 5 yearly 
    • Ages 47, 48 and 49 - they have until their 52nd birthday 
    • Age 50-60 - every 2 years
    • From age 60 - renewed annually
  • Where a positive drug and alcohol medical has been uploaded to a TfNSW role, TfNSW is to be notified by emailing RIW@transport.nsw.gov.au stating: “#NAME# #ID# has uploaded a medical with positive, which Onsite has rejected.”

Medical.Assessment.TfNSW - Medical Category 2
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment / appointment date must be recorded
  • Drug and alcohol test is to be completed – results listed on fit for duty page is acceptable.
  • When TFNSW medical fitness for duty page is uploaded and there is a 'negative' result showing for 'Alcohol breath / urine drug test results were..' but there is also an indication of 'Not Indicated' in the 'Drug and Alcohol assessment completed' section, this second sentence can be disregarded - The negative result is the main/ required information.
  • Medical is to be rejected where applicant has positive drug and alcohol test results displayed
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Doctor who has either complete or cosigned the medical must be registered as an AHP (Authorised Health Professional) for completion of Cat 2 rail medicals
  • Category 2 to be displayed
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page to be present within uploaded file
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, and completed.
    NOTE: If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

  • NOTE: Where screenshot has been uploaded for internal TFNSW / Sydney Trains employee, AHP's details are not required to be shown on document
  • Issue date: To be recorded as the date the medical assessment occurred
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page
  • The expiration date for this competency should always be calculated to occur as follows (Unless the individuals' medical states otherwise):
    • Up to 50 years old - 5 yearly
    • If aged 45 and 46 - 5 yearly 
    • Ages 47, 48 and 49 - they have until their 52nd birthday 
    • Age 50-60 - every 2 years
    • From age 60 - renewed annually
  • Where a positive drug and alcohol medical has been uploaded to a TfNSW role, TfNSW is to be notified by emailing RIW@transport.nsw.gov.au stating: “#NAME# #ID# has uploaded a medical with positive, which Onsite has rejected.”

Medical.Assessment.TfNSW - Medical Category 3
  • Name on Medical Must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Date of Birth for applicant to be shown on medical (or included on the drug and alcohol test result page) and must match DOB which is registered in Onsite
  • Assessment / appointment date must be recorded
  • Drug and alcohol test is to be completed – results listed on fit for duty page is acceptable.
  • When TFNSW medical fitness for duty page is uploaded and there is a 'negative' result showing for 'Alcohol breath / urine drug test results were..' but there is also an indication of 'Not Indicated' in the 'Drug and Alcohol assessment completed' section, this second sentence can be disregarded - The negative result is the main/ required information.
  • Medical is to be rejected where applicant has positive drug and alcohol test results displayed
  • AHP’s details should be shown (First and Last name OR First name initial with Last name and signature should be present)
  • Doctor who has either complete or cosigned the medical must be registered as an AHP (Authorised Health Professional) for completion of Cat 3 rail medicals
  • Category 3 to be displayed
  • Black and white or colour is accepted
  • Fit for duty page to be present within uploaded file
  • Fit for duty section must be ticked, and completed.

  • NOTE: If a medical has been ticked indicating the applicant is ‘Fit for duty subject to job modification’ Pegasus staff will accept this as normal with no verification toward ensuring the job medication actually does take please.

NOTE: Where screenshot has been uploaded for internal TFNSW / Sydney Trains employee, AHP's details are not required to be shown on document

  • Issue date: To be recorded as the date the medical assessment occurred
  • NOTE: If you receive a medical document where more than one assessment date / date of completion is shown: Please use the assessment date from the fitness for duty page
  • Expiry date: 5 years from date of medical completed.

  • Where a correctly completed medical has been uploaded to a TfNSW role without it stating “… Valid for five years …” the expiry date is still to be set for five (5) year expiry.
  • Where a correctly completed medical has been uploaded to a TfNSW role without showing the TfNSW logo it is acceptable.

  • Where a positive drug and alcohol medical has been uploaded to a TfNSW role, TfNSW is to be notified by emailing RIW@transport.nsw.gov.au stating: “#NAME# #ID# has uploaded a medical with positive, which Onsite has rejected.”



Medical.Assessment.RISI
  • Name on evidence must match Cardholder name in Onsite
    (Shortened version of name is accepted EG. Chris for Christopher)
  • Document uploaded must be a TFNSW issued RISI card
  • Issue date: To be recorded as the date the medical assessment occurred
  • Expiry date: As displayed on RISI card
 

 

 

 

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