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Rail Health Assessments: Completing The Part A. Request for Health Assessment
Rail Health Assessments: Completing The Part A. Request for Health Assessment

Detailed instructions and explanation on how to complete the Part A of the Rail Health Assessment.

Updated over a week ago

Rail health assessments are a vital part of ensuring the safety and fitness of employees involved in rail operations. The Part A form is the initial step in the assessment process. Here’s a comprehensive guide to completing this form within the Carelever system.


Step 1: Access the Part A Form

  1. Open the Part A form from the candidate’s or employee’s Carelever file.

    • If the rail health assessment is part of a pre-employment process, access their file in the Carelever system.

    • If the assessment is part of periodic health monitoring for an existing employee, access their file through Carelever Monitor.

  2. Navigate to the Forms tab to access the online form.


Step 2: Verify Worker Details

  • The worker’s details will be automatically populated based on the information stored in their Carelever file. Review the information for accuracy.


Step 3: Complete the Rail Transport Operator Section

  • Name of Rail Transport Operator: This will automatically display your company’s name.

  • Supervisor/Contact: Provide the details of the contact person the Authorised Health Professional (AHP) should communicate with for any concerns.

    • Include their name, phone number, and optionally, their email or fax.

  • Date of Request: Enter the date you initiated the request. If the process began earlier, select the appropriate prior date.


Step 4: Fill Out Employee Details

  • Employee Number (if applicable): Enter the employee’s ID number if available. This field is optional.


Step 5: Specify Assessment Requirements

  • Risk Category/Level of Assessment: This field is automatically determined by the specific rail category medical you have requested. Do not alter this.

  • Job Duties Description: Indicate if your organisation has already provided KINNECT with a detailed description of the employee’s duties. If not, provide a short summary in the text box.

  • Type of Assessment Required:

    • Pre-selected based on the request type. Adjust only if necessary.

    • Options include:

      • Periodic Health Assessment: For existing rail workers due for their routine assessment.

      • Triggered Health Assessment: For workers requiring an assessment due to medical disclosure, new medications, or supervisor feedback regarding fitness for work.


Step 6: Detail Task-Specific Requirements (for Category 1 or 2 Assessments)

  • Colour Vision: Specify requirements based on the below criteria

  • Hearing: Indicate hearing requirements as per the below criteria:

  • Drug Screen:

    • Indicate if a drug test is required or not.

  • Musculoskeletal Requirements:

    • Specify physical tasks such as standing, sitting, lifting, and aerobic demands, including task frequency (e.g., standing for up to 6 hours per day).

  • Specific Tests:

    • Tick relevant tests required, such as cholesterol levels, HbA1c, resting ECG, or audiometry, depending on the category.


Step 7: Provide Supporting Information

  • Recent Health Assessments: Upload previous assessments if available.

  • Aids Required: Indicate if the employee uses aids such as corrective lenses or hearing aids.

  • Job Modifications: Detail any current job modifications in place.

  • Sick Leave Records: Submit significant sick leave details from the past 12 months.

  • Workers Compensation History: Provide details of any past or ongoing claims.

  • Critical Incidents: Document any critical incident involvement.

  • Workplace Reports: Share reports related to health or fitness for work.

  • Rail Safety Incidents: Include records of serious rail safety incidents.


By following these steps, you ensure a complete and accurate submission of the Part A form for rail health assessments. This process helps streamline communication with KINNECT and ensures that assessments are carried out efficiently and effectively.

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