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#1 Posted : 25 February 2003 08:28:00(UTC)
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Posted By Peter J Harvey From a Health and Safety Practitioner point of view, I am it seems often asked about DDA and the implications on our work force where our Occupational Health Team have identified employees who suffer conditions which fall under this legislation. My approach is always based on medical advice and risk assessment but often clashes with personnel staff and their interpretation. I would be interested to hear from any members that have personnel policy on handling DDA cases, where they are will to share their approach, so that I have a starting point towards best practice.
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#2 Posted : 04 March 2003 21:54:00(UTC)
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Posted By Marilyn Martin Hi Peter Provided your OH team consists of trained OH nurses with qualified OH Physician advice, your inoformation from them should be sound. There has been quite an amount of case law on the DDA via the employment tribunals which can be helpful if you are looking to understand the general interpretation of the legislation. Try the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) website. The person that may be best able to help mediate within your own company after seeking OH advice is the Disablement Employment Adviser at your local Job Centre. They are usually most helpful and an excellent source of information and ideas for "reasonable adjustment" in practical terms. There are several initiatives which assist with costs. Ergonomic specialists may also help. It would be worth looking at your policy in general on disability discrimination in employment. Also, obtain a copy of the guidance on the Regs. This is very useful. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Marilyn Martin
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