Fitness test
Mobility Walk Test (550 m)
Timed 550-metre walk test within six minutes โ OEUK requirement for workers with BMI 40โ44.9 in Category 2 roles.
Duration
10 min
Category
Fitness
Included in
1 medical
What It Involves
A timed walk of 550 metres without stopping, completed within six minutes. Under OEUK Issue 8 (November 2025), this is required when your BMI is between 40 and 44.9 and you work in a Category 2 offshore role โ it confirms basic mobility for emergency evacuation rather than aerobic fitness.
What to Bring
Valid photo ID (passport or driving licence) (and 2 more items)
Frequently Asked Questions
Under OEUK Issue 8, workers with BMI 40โ44.9 in Category 2 offshore roles must complete 550 metres within six minutes without stopping.
No โ the test requires completing the distance without stopping within the six-minute time limit.
Health questionnaire
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