MATS Climber

A Mast and Tower Safety (MATS) climber medical is an assessment for those who work at extreme heights on telecom masts, radio towers, pylons and structural platforms.


The medical assesses a workers susceptibility to physical or mental incapacity, which could trigger a highly complex and dangerous high-level rescue situation.


Medical Validity:

  • Under 40 years old
  • Valid for 3 years (with an annual surveillance questionnaire).
  • Aged 40 to 49
  • Valid for 2 years (with an annual surveillance questionnaire).
  • Aged 50 and over
  • Valid for 1 year (requires full annual medical re-testing).


75 minutes