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It will be noticed that although the total number of assessments carried out during 1972
was higher than for any of the previous years, the number of medical examinations (as distinct
from assessments without examinations) was at 437 lower than for any of these years and brought
the percentage figure of total assessed by medical examination down to 17.5% which is only half
the figure for 1968. Although this reduction in the number of medical examinations carried out is
partly explained by the smaller number of 14 T.T. forms (forms required by the Department of Education
and Science for teachers and students), it will also be noticed that for those candidates for
employment where discretion could be exercised with regard to the necessity for arranging a
medical examination (examinations are compulsory for 14 T.T. candidates) only 1% of candidates
were medically examined.
The practice of requiring a chest X-ray examination for all candidates for employment whose
duties would involve close and continuous contact with children was continued during 1972.
Such employees are required to have a chest X-ray examination every three years and it has proved
possible for details of chest X-ray requirements to be placed on the computer. At the time of appointment
an indicator number is entered on the computer notification form and batches of these forms are
forwarded at regular intervals to the Director of Finance & Treasurer. Starting in 1974 a list will be
produced each month of all those members of staff in all departments whose chest X-ray examinations
are then due and following receipt of a satisfactory chest X-ray report a further computer
notification form will be completed so that the programme can be updated.