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Balancing disability rights and safety requirements

By: Series: Health and Safety Bulletin ; (301) September 2001, 17-22(6)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: 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".

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".