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Originally Posted by vienna
Situations like the one above is one very good reason there is an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the US. Even with a lot of the concerns about health and safety, here in the US a person with disabilities is assured legal protection and the opportunity for reasonable accommodations for the needs of their disabilities.
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As is the case in the UK
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Originally Posted by fireftr18
It's a terribly one sided article.
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Agreed, the primary function of a risk assessment is to eradicate the hazard but should that not be possible then said hazard should be reduced to an acceptable level.
The risk assessment recommended a shortened length can to reduce the risks of tripping etc. An alternative being offered is for an adult to support her 100% whilst in school.
I get the impression the school are doing everything that is 'reasonably practicable' as required under current UK Health and Safety regulations (HASAWA 1974 Regulation 3).