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#1 Posted : 01 July 2009 11:33:00(UTC)
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Posted By Boh Output of a R/A has been that someone suffering from Diabetes should not be going in and out of a freezer due to potential circulatory problems. Anyone dealt with a case like this before? Cheers
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#2 Posted : 01 July 2009 11:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Y I haven't, but as a 'sufferer' myself, I am aware that there are circulation issues especially at the extremities and even more so with feet etc. I doubt that the problem is insurmountable and wonder if you might get some help or advice from diabetes UK.
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#3 Posted : 01 July 2009 14:48:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stuart Kirby Hi, not experienced this myself but am aware of case law covering a VERY similar thing. The employee alleged discrimination because the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments. The claim was dismissed. See Matley v Tesco Stores 1997.
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#4 Posted : 01 July 2009 15:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Y I couldn't find any info on the case, but Stuart makes a good point that DDA/reasonable adjustments etc apply
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#5 Posted : 01 July 2009 15:21:00(UTC)
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Posted By Swis thats a occupational health practitioner case
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#6 Posted : 03 July 2009 10:19:00(UTC)
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Posted By SteveD-M Have instructed in the arctic for a number of years. I have come across this. The vasoconstriction in some extreme temperatures can be so severe that almost no blood circulation exists in the non-essential body parts. Which can severely aggravate conditions such as diabetes (Probably a bit of an understatement...!!) There are three possible levels of assessment here and it will depend on the severity and temperatures notwithstanding pre-employment checks): 1. Nurse based (Can be a proforma, We use a proforma for some companies which is reviewed by a occupational health nurse) 2. Physical based health assessment 3. Further investigations If you would like some more information then please feel free to drop me a line.
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