As with other working conditions, it is best if reasonable accommodation is defined by agreement between employers and workers’ representatives. It is important that other workers see reasonable accommodation as providing necessary care, not favourable treatment.
Worker assistance programmes
Worker assistance programmes provide information, advice and support for employees on a broad range of personal, health and legal issues. They can be an effective framework for workplace health promotion services. Support may be extended to the families of workers through such programmes, for example by including them in education for HIV prevention, or helping them to cope with a worker’s disease or dependency.In order to provide adequate assistance
Fundamental principles of occupational health and safety