Difficult Decisions Assessing Fitness for Work
Session Key Points
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Workplace factors can exacerbate pre-existing health
conditions
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Certain health conditions, if not well controlled, can have safety
implications for the individual, for other employees or even the
general public
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Certain occupations, such as being a pilot or a bus driver, carry
high levels of responsibility for the safety of others, and a certain
level of fitness is mandatory
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Certain occupations entail entering a hazardous environment with
risks to the individual
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An individual's treatment plan may have an adverse effect on both
performance and safety at work
