Hi
The lady was referred to me as the Business were concerned regarding 
her health as they knew she had recieved the injections in her wrists 
and shoulders. She is fully open to the Business about her condition. 
She is a very good worker. Her determination keeps her going but at 
such a high cost. Yes it is repetative workbut she does not need to 
lift more than 5kg.



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From: sharon naylor <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48
Subject: Re: [OCC-HEALTH] Painful joints


If she has been referred to you are you required to report back to 
management? If you are I would give my opinion and take it from there. 
Mention that she is states she can do the job, (I take it this is 
repetitive work?)Gettin something in writing from GP may help, as would 
OHP opinion.If she has not been referred and she has been to see you 
voluntarily - well thats a thorny issue I think....
 


> Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:32:36 +0000
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> Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Painful joints
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> 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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