starting a whole new thread regarding this topic. I will say for myself that as a “relatively” fit person that I welcome any measure taken by employers that might eliminate others than myself from consideration to fill a position. Not becoming obese and refraining from smoking heavily should be a …

[image] Kingrobby: Two EKG’s on the same day with vastly different results. My last physical the doc said: your blood pressure! I think you’re in immediate grave danger! I was like… do you know how to read that thing? My blood pressure is so low I have to put extra salt on my food just to p…

I work with all types. Many of the guys are in their 50s and 60s with an occasional 70s. Some smoker, dip, vape, drink, etc. Most have a few extra pounds. I’ve had a few really fat guys, but rarely anyone over 300 lbs. It use to freak me out to see guys with CPAP machines, but those guys are becomin…

[image] tugsailor: Would it be “good business” to allow companies not to invest in women because they might decide to stay home and raise children? This is a really real thing that really happens. I’ve been places where I’ve asked for training, and the conversation shortly comes round to: wh…

I agree, it shouldn’t happen at all. Perhaps with some things it would be in the person’s best interest not to sail, but that should be their decision if they’ve been isssued a med cert saying they are fit to sail. As long as they carry their weight (pun intended), it’s fine with me.

[image] What is Edison Chouest Offshore doing so right that everyone else is doing so wrong? in the end without union representation mariners have no option or defensive option against companies who perform draconian exams. The SIU physical is stricter than Chouest’s in many ways and they requ…

[image] What is Edison Chouest Offshore doing so right that everyone else is doing so wrong? I’ve never seen anyone have a heart attack. I haven’t but we had a really close call. A seriously obese captain went home for the evening because there was no work and had a heart attack at home (duri…

If the USCG wants to require that obese people have a stress EKG, ultrasounds of the heart, neck, and legs, and a MRI of the heart along with a favorable cardiologist’s report in order to issue a USCG Seamen’s Medical Card, that’s fine with me. In fact, its probably a damn good idea. But a private …

Do of these companies that use their Company Physicals as a tool to weed people out, do anything to make sure that there is Healthy Food to eat? When I was sailing and ended up on a crew of mostly Southerners, you had better like Fried Food as that was what was served! Feeding the crews is a neces…

In the Early 80’s my Company started making all officers (Deck and Engine) undergo a Stress Test once a year (it might have been every other year). In the first couple of years, quite a few guys not only failed but a couple of them had heart attacks! I was scheduled to have my first one and was wa…

[image] Tugs: Do of these companies that use their Company Physicals as a tool to weed people out, do anything to make sure that there is Healthy Food to eat? And working cardio gym machines or at least a place to skip rope. And don’t make rules prohibiting boxing etc. And potable water.

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I haven’t but we had a really close call. A seriously obese captain went home for the evening because there was no work and had a heart attack at home (during his hitch). Imagine if we’d had a job and he’d been running the tug that evening…

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