ICD & UK Railway PTS

[Worz24]

Hi all,

I’ve recently been told I will need an ICD fitted, as a precautionary measure.

My question is, is there anyone who works in the UK railway industry with an ICD fitted and still holds a PTS.

[Lezzers]

Hi I can't answer you question unfortunately but if you're on Facebook there's an ICD support group that may be able to advise. It's a very friendly & knowledgeable group that is very well moderated, I believe SCA -uk has recently been given charity status. I've posted the link below, hope it helps.

facebook.com/groups/7879967...

[Worz24 in reply to Lezzers]

hi Lezzers,

Thank you, I will have a look at the Facebook group.

[Lowerfield_no_more]

Irrespective of whether you are working trackside or not (and not could mean anywhere) the basic rule for anyone with an ICD is to avoid magnetic fields whether natural or electrical which could influence your device. So upwards from using a mobile phone, through proximity to an induction hob in the home, to say being near HV electrical switchgear at work is something to bear in mind. But whether or not the rules for PTS holders excludes those who have ICDs irrespective of what they do is something I suggest you clarify with your employer if you already work trackside and therefore have a PTS, whether you work for NR or one of it's subcontractors .

[iansHealth1]

yup, know where you’re coming from. I was a train driver until a series of heart events put the mockers on that.

My cardiologist - lovely guy - very dedicated to my care, wanted to put an ICD in but I refused as my company (large transport provider in London) would not have anyone with an implanted device to work anywhere on the system due to the risk of coming into contact with HV magnetism.

HV is not only trackside, but in motor rooms for skaters and lifts, etc.

I now work on the gateline - ICD free - but am still track restricted due to the risk of dizziness or blackouts.

[Worz24 in reply to iansHealth1]

Hi Ian,

Thanks for the reply, it’s not looking positive for my job role. Bugger 😁