Accommodating Employees with Arthritis

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Accommodating Employees with Arthritis

Accommodating Employees with Arthritis

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
USA
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Job Accommodation Network
Provider (Original)
Job Accommodation Network

Description

People with arthritis may develop some of the limitations discussed below, but seldom develop all of them. Also, the degree of limitation will vary among individuals. Be aware that not all people with arthritis will need accommodations to perform their jobs and many others may only need a few accommodations. The following is only a sample of the possibilities available. Numerous other accommodation solutions may exist. This comprehensive online resource for employers provides several accomodation ideas split in two groups: by "limitation" and by "work related function". In addition you will find case studies describing situations and solutions.  

People with arthritis may develop some of the limitations discussed below, but seldom develop all of them. Also, the degree of limitation will vary among individuals. Be aware that not all people with arthritis will need accommodations to perform their jobs and many others may only need a few accommodations. The following is only a sample of the possibilities available. Numerous other accommodation solutions may exist. This comprehensive online resource for employers provides several accomodation ideas split in two groups: by "limitation" and by "work related function". In addition you will find case studies describing situations and solutions.  

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English

Other data

Hazards
Working with an existing MSD condition/disease
Health effects
Worsening of existing (chronic) condition
Worker groups covered (vulnerable groups etc.)
Sufferer of an MSK disorder or disease
Prevention measures
Adjustments/support for chronic MSD disorder/disease/pain suffers
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Other
Target audience
Employers
Other