Tracy, have you thought about getting a Functional capacity assessment? It would document - in detail - exactly what she would be expected to be capable of and give you a specialist opinion to back up your advice.
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From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tracy Turner
Sent: 18 January 2012 20:35
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Painful joints
Good evening. I have seen a lady today who works in the meat factory. Has been diagnosed with rhuematoid arthritis and carpal tunnel for several years prior to starting in the factory. She was advised at post offer that this type of role may not be suitable for her but she had woked 12 months at the same factory with an agency and had not reported any problems. The Busienss were advised of this. She was advised to report any onset/increaase of symptoms. In November she went to the rhumatologist and had injuctions to both shoulders and the second lot of injections to wrists. if the wrists do not improve she will require surgery. She did not report the pain just asked for annual leave days so she couldhave the injections. She is insistant she can do he job. She has not gone sick and in fact had injections all done on same day to prevent absence. She is only 40 and I have done my best to advise her that she should not be working in the factory environment. She is adament taht she can do her job and that she does not require any adaptations. Apparently her GP agrees with me. Apart from documenting this what else can I do ? I am sure people have a legal right to work even if it is exacerbating health. Any comments welcomed as ususal. Thank you.
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