Compressed air and breathing air tests are intended for employees who wear breathing air masks or work with compressed air. The purpose of these tests is to determine whether an employee is medically fit to use a breathing air mask, so that he or she can work safely in environments with hazardous substances or heavy physical work.
The petrochemical sector, soil remediation, and industrial cleaning require a medical examination for working with
autonomous breathing apparatus. The terms 'breathing air' and 'compressed air' are used interchangeably. Breathing air is usually used for lighter activities (not physically demanding), while compressed air is used for heavier physical work. With us, you can choose between the following examinations: with or without an exercise test.
Breathing/compressed air inspection (G26)
- Without exercise test (G26) | $325
Breathing/compressed air inspection (G26)
- With exercise test (G26) | $375
If you want to book an examination together with a training course, please indicate the type of examination in the comments field of the training course booking form.
Would you like to book a separate inspection? Fill in the form below and describe which inspection you would like.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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When do I book a compressed air/breathing air examination?
If you are going to follow SOG training (this applies to the training course Independent Respiratory Protection Basic and Independent Respiratory Protection Review), it is compulsory to have either a compressed air examination or a respiratory air examination before the training. It is also compulsory to have been inspected before you carry out your final work. -
Is it compulsory to have a safety passport (PSL)?
No, it is not compulsory to have a safety passport (PSL) before you can participate in a training course. It is also not compulsory to have a PSL in order to carry out your work. -
When should I take a Chester Step Test?
A Chester Step Test is not mandatory before participating in the training courses. If you are going to follow one or more of the training courses below, it is mandatory that you have had a Chester Step Test before your final work. This concerns the following training courses: GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Refresher, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Refresher, GWO Working at Heights Basic, GWO Working at Heights Refresher, GWO First Aid Basic, GWO First Aid Refresher, GWO Sea Survival Basic, GWO Sea Survival Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Basic, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO Manual Handling Basic, GWO Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Advanced Rescue Training Basic, OPITO BOSIET, NOGEPA 0.5A, OPITO FOET, NOGEPA 0.5B, OPITO HUET -
When do I need a NOGEPA Offshore inspection?
If you are going to participate in a NOGEPA training course, it is mandatory to have a NOGEPA Offshore rating. When participating in OPITO training, it is not mandatory to have an Offshore rating before attending an OPITO training course. It is mandatory to have an offshore examination before starting to work offshore. If you are attending one of the following courses, you are required to have an offshore medical before starting to work offshore: OPITO BOSIET, NOGEPA 0.5A, OPITO FOET, NOGEPA 0.5B, OPITO HUET. -
When do I need to undergo a Working at Height Inspection - G41 (GWO)?
If you are going to follow one or more of the following courses, it is mandatory to have had a G41 examination before your final work: GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Basic, GWO Basic Safety Training Onshore Refresher, GWO Basic Safety Training Offshore Refresher, GWO Working at Heights Basic, GWO Working at Heights Refresher, GWO First Aid Basic, GWO First Aid Refresher, GWO Sea Survival Basic, GWO Sea Survival Refresher, GWO Fire Awareness Basic, GWO Fire Awareness Refresher, GWO Manual Handling Basic, GWO Manual Handling Refresher, GWO Advanced Rescue Training Basic. -
How can I check the validity or authenticity of a medical examination certificate?
The certificate is issued by the doctor immediately after the examination. Please contact us to explore whether we can still help you with a validity or authenticity issue. -
Will I receive a digital certificate of my medical examination?
No, you will only receive a paper certificate immediately after your examination by the doctor.