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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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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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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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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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Posted By Swis
thats a occupational health practitioner case
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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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