Balancing disability rights and safety requirements
Davies, J.
Balancing disability rights and safety requirements - 2001 - Health and Safety Bulletin (301) September 2001, 17-22(6) .
Considers the potential conflicts that may arise between duties owed by employers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and health and safety legislation. Discusses the conflicts between legal duties and dealing with residual risks. Offers guidance to employers on how they can reconcile their duties under these two sets of legislation. Also discusses the ruling in "Jones v Post Office".
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974
EMPLOYERS
DUTIES
ADJUSTMENTS
JONES V POST OFFICE
Balancing disability rights and safety requirements - 2001 - Health and Safety Bulletin (301) September 2001, 17-22(6) .
Considers the potential conflicts that may arise between duties owed by employers under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and health and safety legislation. Discusses the conflicts between legal duties and dealing with residual risks. Offers guidance to employers on how they can reconcile their duties under these two sets of legislation. Also discusses the ruling in "Jones v Post Office".
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974
EMPLOYERS
DUTIES
ADJUSTMENTS
JONES V POST OFFICE