If some one is going to occupy a safety critical role within TfL would they have to undertake a pre employment medical and if not in all cases what would be classed as an exception

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TfL Ref: FOI-0629-1920

Thank you for your email of 29^th May 2019 asking about pre-employment medical checks for staff joining TfL in safety critical roles.

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require.

You asked:

“If some one is going to occupy a safety critical role within TfL would they have to undertake a pre employment medical and if not in all cases what would be classed as an exception?”.

While the outcome of a medical is not always a simple ‘fit’ or ‘unfit’, I can confirm that all persons undertaking safety critical duties require a medical assessment beforehand.

If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Yours sincerely,

David Wells

FOI Case Officer

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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