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OBESITY & COMMERCIAL AIRCREW

Obesity is defined as an excess concentration of body fat or adipose tissue. The medical implications of obesity are more of a cause for concern for the employer than the regulatory body, in view of the nature of the disability & its ability to cause acute incapacitation.Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including hypertension, dyslipidemia,Type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea etc. 2 Each anthropometric measurement or parameter contains inherent advantages and disadvantages. Methods to measure body fat include BMI, Hip Waist Ratio, skinfold thickness, underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and computerized tomography. Body Mass Index (BMI) 3. BMI is one of the better methods to determine who is overweight or obese. It can be performed rapidly in the clinical setting just by measuring the weight and heig

Diet tips for Diwali and christmas

Festival Diet tips Festivals are celebrated all over the world and are times of excitement, decorations, presents and of course rich and delicious foods. For people with diabetes , this surely is a testing time. Be sure to have a good time, but don’t take any chances with blood sugar levels. Festivals mean fasting, feasting or both and can make you lose control over your blood sugar levels For people with diabetes, there is a thin line between fasting and feasting • Fasting for long hours can cause dehydration and Hypoglycemia. • Feasting without control can raise your blood sugar levels. Festive season means a variety of food and a lot of socializing with family and friends. It is quite possible that you may be less cautious about dieting. 1. Choose foods rich in fruits and nuts over those which are too sweet or oily. 2. If you still don’t want to miss out the fun, opt for low fat snacks and sweets prepared with artificial sweeteners. 3. Use low-fat or skimmed milk while preparing t

Vision criteria for budding pilots

OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DISORDERS 1. Introduction. The AIC deals with assessment of candidates and civil aircrew having certain ophthalmological disorders. Conditions of the eye not covered herein should be dealt with on the merits of the case based on ICAO guidelines. 2. The following ophthalmological conditions are disqualifying for initial issue medical examinations: (a) History/ evidence of recurrent keratitis (b) Keratoconus (c) Macular degeneration (d) Hereditary degeneration which interferes with visual acuity and/or visual fields (e) Retinitis Pigmentosa (f) Retinal Detachment (g) Retinal vascular disorders with exudates or neovascularisation (h) Optic neuritis and optic atrophy (i) Central Serous Retinopathy (j) Glaucoma (k) Any intraocular surgery (l) Manifest squint A.I.C. Sl. No. 06/2016 1 3. Candidates for initial issue medical examination having corneal / congenital lenticular opacities which are non-progressive and do not interfere with vision may be considered fit for flying d

Preparing for class 2 medicals for aviation aspirant

1. DGCA Class II Medical Examination @ Vighanaharta sai hospital,dighi,pune Class 2 DGCA Medical is the most basic and the first step toward a pilot’s and cabin crews career. It’s required for you to get an SPL (Student Pilot License) and to join a flying school. A class 2 dgca medical certificate is required for a private pilot license as well as for commercial pilot training. The holder of a medical certificate shall be mentally and physically fit to exercise safely the privileges of the applicable licence. Who required Class 2 Medical Assessment? A. Class 2 Medical Assessment is required for applicants and holders of: (i) Private Pilot’s License (Aeroplane & Helicopter); (ii) Student Pilot’s Licence (Microlight); (iii) Student Pilot’s License (Aeroplane); (iv) Student Pilot’s License (Helicopter); (v) Pilot’s Licence (Microlight); (vi) Student Pilot’s Licence (Balloons); (vii) Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence (Restricted). (viii) Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Lic

Sky is limit for budding pilots

GUIDELINES FOR CLASS 2 and class 1 MEDICAL - Here are the general guidelines for the Class 2 medical examination for pilots: 1. General Health: - Applicants should be in good general health and free from any physical or mental conditions that could impair their ability to safely operate an aircraft. - Certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy unfit to fly,uncontrolled diabetes, or psychiatric disorders, may require additional evaluation and clearance from the aviation medical examiner. 2. Vision Requirements: - Visual acuity should meet the minimum standards specified by the aviation authority. Typically, this involves having 6/6 (20/20) vision in each eye separately, with or without correction. - Color vision should be normal, as assessed by standardized tests. - Pilots should have adequate peripheral vision and binocular vision. 3. Hearing Requirements: - Pilots should have normal hearing or corrected hearing that meets the standards set by the aviation authori

Appropriate use of Ergonomics knowledge to reduce occupational disease

Ergonomics means finding ways to work easier to increase productively. The goal of the science of ergonomics is to find the best fit between the worker and job conditions. Ergonomics tries to come up with solutions to make sure workers stay safe, comfortable, and productive. Ergonomics also means working smarter, not harder. It looks at the following risk factor categories to see how the job can best fit the worker: • Risk factors inherent in the worker. Physical, psychological, non-work-related activities may present unique risk factors. • Risk factors inherent in the task. Work procedures, equipment, and workstation design may introduce risk factors. • Risk factors inherent in the environment. Physical and psychosocial "climate" may introduce risk factors. Risk Factors Inherent in the Worker There are several risk factors inherent in the worker that can impact their health and safety in the workplace. Some of these factors include: 1. Physical condition: Workers who h