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MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

There are times, especially during night shifts, where the traffic volume/demand is low. During periods with light stimulation, monotony can occur. Combine monotony with the fatigue that most will experience on a night shift and it can lead to less … Continued

MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

Every day people are exposed to certain dangers or can suffer from various diseases, which could cause a loss of licence either temporarily or permanently. There are some disabilities, which are compatible with ATC work. Unfortunately, others are not. IFATCA … Continued

MED 8.2.7 HIV AND AIDS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs diagnosed HIV positive should be treated by their employer as fit for work unless declared unfit by the appropriate medical authority. ATS personnel should be educated on HIV and AIDS.  Counselling service on HIV should … Continued

MED 8.2.6 SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA views substance abuse with concern and cautions MAs against it. A programme of education of substance abuse should be made available to air traffic controllers by their employer in consultation with the MA. All appropriate … Continued

MED 8.2.5 WORK AS ATCO WHEN PREGNANT

IFATCA Policy is: Pregnancy is a normal female human condition which shall not result in automatic suspension of an ATCO’s licence. When considering the design of the workplace and working conditions, employers should also take into account the requirement … Continued

MED 8.2.4 FATIGUE IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IFATCA Policy is: MAs should draw the attention of their members to the causes of Fatigue in ATC so that they can identify those to which they are most exposed. MAs should advise their members to seek professional psychological … Continued

MED 8.2.3 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress prevention at the work place has proved particularly effective in combating stress, by attacking its roots and causes, rather than merely treating its effects. Critical incident stress management (CISM) is a wide range of programmes and intervention strategies which … Continued

MED 8.2.2 OCULAR PROBLEMS

IFATCA Policy is: Air traffic controllers should undergo an annual ophthalmic examination which takes into account real working conditions. The equipment used by controllers and the entirety of the working place should be checked by oculists so that it … Continued

MED 8.2.1 EFFECTS OF MEDICINE, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

IFATCA Policy is: Member Associations should approach their respective administrations to establish guidelines about the effects of the use of medicines, drugs, alcohol and other substances available in their country. Where possible, individual substances, including trade names, should be … Continued

MED 8.1.1 GENERAL

IFATCA Policy is: Local medical centres should be established for the examination of the ATC personnel. A National Medical Body should be established as the General Authority for determining questions of fitness of controllers whose fitness is questioned by … Continued