The following is a link to the National Transport Commission, which is the information source for decision making about category assessment requirements.
https://www.ntc.gov.au/codes-and-guidelines/national-standard-health-assessment-rail-safety-workers
Category 1
High Level Safety Critical Worker:
Includes 3 health questionnaires (re sleep, alcohol & mental health), clinical examination including audio, cardiac risk assessment, 12 hour fasting bloods and an ECG.
** Category 1 requires 12 hour fasting blood test – individuals must not eat or drink (other than water) in the 12 hours prior to their appointment.
Category 2
Safety Critical Worker:
Includes 3 health questionnaires (re sleep, alcohol & mental health), clinical examination including audio and cardiac risk assessment
Category 3
Around the track personnel in uncontrolled environment:
includes audio, eyesight, hearing and mobility.