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5. If there is a significant risk, reasonable accommodation must be considered
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II. Research Methodology
Access Board; the National Playground Safety Institute; Beneficial Designs; Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association; Bloomington (IN) Parks and Recreation Department; and the American...
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Inclusive Safety Briefing
This is an example of inclusive emergency safety briefing for attendees. In case of a fire emergency the fire alarm makes a loud high frequency three beeps and a pause sound....
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Debra E. Babcock, PMP: Information Center for Accessibility Needs (iCAN) at IRS
Safety for employees with disabilities, particularly during emergencies, was a recurring theme among managers and employees (slide 3)....
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Number of TTYs
In order to afford equal access to TTY users, every call-taking position within a PSAP must have its own TTY or TTY-compatible equipment. PSAPs must have systems that enable call...
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Q: If a PSAP has only received a few TTY calls per month over the past year, why does it need TTYs at every call-taking position?
Q: If a PSAP has only received a few TTY calls per month over the past year, why does it need TTYs at every call-taking position? A: Most PSAPs receive many silent open line...
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§ 38.115(b)
(b) Where provided, handrails and stanchions shall be sufficient to permit safe boarding, on-board circulation, seating and standing assistance, and alighting by persons with...
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Fire Safety Evacuation Planning
Fire safety evacuation planning is a critical component of life safety....
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Some wheelchairs weigh more than 600 pounds when occupied, and the design load of the lifts on our vehicles is 800 pounds. Is a transportation operator required to carry these “overweight” wheelchairs?
An operator may deny transportation if carrying the wheelchair and its occupant would be inconsistent with legitimate safety requirements, as when, for example, the wheelchair is so large...
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Haws ANSI Z358.1 - 2009 Compliance
Learn about the ANSI Z358.1 emergency eyewash and shower standard requirements and how to test your equipment for compliance.
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Is a transportation operator required to carry these “overweight” wheelchairs?
An operator may deny transportation if carrying the wheelchair and its occupant would be inconsistent with legitimate safety requirements, as when, for example, the wheelchair is so large...
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1. Is my employer allowed to fire me because I have a mental health condition?
An employer doesn't have to hire or keep people in jobs they can't perform, or employ people who pose a "direct threat" to safety (a significant risk of substantial harm to self or others...
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Requiring Callers Using TTYs to Press a Key
In the past, some PSAPs have required callers using TTYs to press the space bar or other keys after they call, to emit tones and notify call takers that it is a TTY call. This...
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7. Are there any other instances when an employer may ask an employee with a hearing impairment about her condition?
7. Are there any other instances when an employer may ask an employee with a hearing impairment about her condition? Yes. An employer also may ask an employee about a hearing...
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§ 35.137(b)
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§ 36.304(d)(3)
No measure shall be taken, however, that poses a significant risk to the health or safety of individuals with disabilities or others....
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III-3.8000 Direct threat
public accommodation may exclude an individual with a disability from participation in an activity, if that individual's participation would result in a direct threat to the health or safety...
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A4.3.10 Egress
disabilities may visit, be employed or be a resident in any building, emergency management plans with specific provisions to ensure their safe evacuation also play an essential role in fire safety...
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§382.29 May a carrier require a passenger with a disability to travel with a safety assistant?
[See subsections ...]
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Emergency Travel Safety Tips for Overnight Stays
Edition 1 – October 2017 By June Isaacson Kailes This document was made possible with support from: Grant to North Carolina Emergency Management from The North...
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A4.3.10 EGRESS
In buildings where physically handicapped people are regularly employed or are residents, an emergency management plan for their evacuation also plays an essential role in fire safety....
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Inclusive Event Procedures for Emergencies
Contents Applying Emergency Planning Strategies - Safety Considerations for Site Selection - Projecting Numbers of Attendees with Disabilities Inclusive Safety information for...
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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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Section 36.208 Direct Threat (Preamble, Section-by-Section Analysis)
Paragraph (b) of this section explains that a ‘‘direct threat’’ is a significant risk to the health or safety of others that cannot be eliminated by a modification of policies, practices...
