CONCERNS ABOUT SAFETY When it comes to safety concerns, an employer should be careful not to act on the basis of myths, fears, or stereotypes about hearing impairments....
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Concerns about Safety
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12. What if I have two pools or a pool and a spa? Can I share a lift between pools?
Sharing non-fixed pool lifts between pools can pose safety risks to swimmers with disabilities because if a lift has been moved to another pool, a person with a disability might be unable...
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15. When may an employer refuse to hire, terminate, or temporarily restrict the duties of a person who has or had a hearing impairment because of safety concerns?
When may an employer refuse to hire, terminate, or temporarily restrict the duties of a person who has or had a hearing impairment because of safety concerns?...
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16. I think a lift poses a safety risk at an unattended pool. I also have heard that my insurance rates will increase if I have a lift in my unattended pool. Can I consider safety risks?
I think a lift poses a safety risk at an unattended pool. I also have heard that my insurance rates will increase if I have a lift in my unattended pool....
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"Direct Threat" to Self
"Direct Threat" to Self An employer may require that an individual not pose a direct threat of harm to his or her own safety or health, as well as to the health or safety of others....
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5. If there is a significant risk, reasonable accommodation must be considered
If there is a significant risk, reasonable accommodation must be considered Where there is a significant risk of substantial harm to health or safety, an employer still must consider...
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4.6 Health and Safety Requirements of Other Federal or State Laws
4.6 Health and Safety Requirements of Other Federal or State Laws The ADA recognizes employers' obligations to comply with requirements of other laws that establish health and safety...
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Risk Cannot be Speculative or Remote
about future risk....
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2. Whether this person can perform this job without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of the person or others
Whether this person can perform this job without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of the person or others....