PEMEs/REMEs: What Are They and How Can They Assist Shipowners?

What is a PEME/REME?

A pre-employment physical, commonly known as a pre-employment medical examination (PEME), is a health assessment conducted before employment, primarily for roles with health and safety implications – such as maritime work. It ensures that individuals are fit for duty and helps employers mitigate risks of illness or injury at work.

A basic PEME will typically list a number of health conditions and ask the employee to self-report whether or not they have experienced any of those conditions in the past and will require the employee to undergo a basic medical examination with a qualified physician.

A more advanced or enhanced PEME may require a potential employee to also undergo some minimally invasive medical testing – such as a basic metabolic bloodwork panel, which tests for glucose levels, kidney and liver function, and other conditions, and/or basic cardiac testing.

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