Re: Autopsy report on Engr. Sanchez [LA Times link]
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 12-04-2008 - 22:18
Drew Jacksich Wrote:
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> Before I had to stop working, I had to do a color
> blindness test as part of my bi-annual physical
> for my Class A Commercial Drivers License. As
> standards for that are set by the DOT, I would
> assume the same criteria applied to locomotive
> engineers.
Yes. It's included with the physical given as part of the engineer's license renewal.
> As for commercial licences and diabetes, the rules
> have changed since I retired but I do know you are
> disqualified if you need to inject insulin. If
> pills will suffice, you can work but subject to
> testing every 90 days. Again, I would think the
> same would apply to engineers.
No.