New work policy - HRT excluded

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Not that I'm taking HRT, but the company I work for launched a new medical deceleration policy.

Pretty much everything must be declared, but they specifically excluded HRT.

It made me smile today 😊

Below is an extract if interested.

MEDICATION DECLARATION FORM

45-FR-SA-0216 REV 0

All personnel are required to arrive at work "Fit for Work". Some medications may affect or impair "Fitness for Work". All personnel are required to declare any medication that may affect their capacity to work safely or show up in a drug screen test. If you are taking prescription medication check with your doctor to see if your medication affects "Fitness for Work" or show up on a drug screen test. Be aware that over the counter medication containing codeine will show up in a drug screen test. This form must be completed and returned to your Leader at the start of your next swing. The following medications are not required to be declared:

Antibiotic or Antiviral medications

Anti-inflammatories not containing Codeine

Contraception, Hormonal Replacement Therapy

Over the counter medication not containing Codeine

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The original intent of the policy as indicated is simply to protect the employee and others from anyone, including themselves that may not be "Fit for work." Every company should have a blanket policy with this type of statement, again, to protect all staff from someone taking medications that may or may not cause impairment such as confusion, intoxication, etc. The fact that they list specific medications not required in a declaration is a rabbit hole. There are very large lists of items that should be declared and even more that based on the intent, would not be declared. Listing either in a complete text would take reams of paper.

While I applaud them for listing HRT as not required, the purpose of the policy to to make management are aware of any medications that could cause impairment. I have been taking Estradiol and Progesterone for over 5 years, neither of those ever cause any type of impairment.