ATCO Health

Question 1

What is the document relating to ATCO licensing?

Answer 1

UK(EU) 2015/340

Question 2

What types of drugs could impair performance?

Answer 2

Sleeping Tablets
Tranquilisers/Anti-depressants/Sedatives
Antibiotics
Anti-histamines
Anti-hypertensives
Anti-malarial
Sudafed

Question 3

How to prevent ill health

Answer 3

Regular Exercise
Healthy Eating
No Smoking
No Drugs
Alcohol in Moderation

Question 4

What type of drug testing do ANSPs have to conduct?

Answer 4

According to retained EU regulation, all ANSPs have to use random drug testing of their staff.

Question 5

What are the main health problems affecting controllers?

Answer 5

Coronary Heart Disease
Stress Related Illness
High Blood Pressure

Question 6

What are professional standards for an ATCO?

Answer 6

Good Punctuality (Understanding needs of colleagues)
Rigour (Application of uniform principles)
Adherence to Rules
Positive Teamwork Attitudes
Encouraging a positive safety culture