Tips for Managing Arthritis in the Workplace

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Tips for Managing Arthritis in the Workplace

Tips for Managing Arthritis in the Workplace

Type of item
Guides & Tools
Country
Canada
Languages

English

Provider
Provider (English)
Arthritis Research Canada
Provider (Original)
Arthritis Research Canada

Description

Holding down a job while dealing with the physical, emotional and psychological challenges of arthritis can be a serious issue. While some jobs and some jobsites may appear overwhelming to the newly diagnosed arthritis patient, most employers are open to adaptations and modifications to job duties for their employees. This website provides a number of practical tips for dealing with work place issues.

Holding down a job while dealing with the physical, emotional and psychological challenges of arthritis can be a serious issue. While some jobs and some jobsites may appear overwhelming to the newly diagnosed arthritis patient, most employers are open to adaptations and modifications to job duties for their employees. This website provides a number of practical tips for dealing with work place issues.

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URL
https://www.arthritisresearch.ca/tips-for-managing-arthritis-in-the-workplace/
Language of original language description

English

Other data

Sector / Indrustry covered
Not sector specific
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
Guidance
Other
Target audience
Other
Priority area
Chronic conditions
Year
2014