A mail clerk with a back
impairment was having difficulty moving reams of paper from one office
to another. He was accommodated with a pneumatic
lift table.
A data entry clerk was having difficulty sitting for long periods
due to his back impairment. He was accommodated with a sit/stand
workstation, an ergonomic
chair, and a copy
holder.
A factory worker with a
back impairment inspected product on an assembly line 10 hours a day.
She was accommodated with a sit-lean
stool and anti-fatigue
matting.
A warehouse worker whose
job involved maintaining and delivering supplies was having difficulty
moving product from one area to another. The individual was accommodated
with a vacuum
lift, pallet server, and fork truck.
A construction worker had
to undergoing treatment for a back injury during working hours. The
individual was transferred to light duty and provided a flexible schedule
in order to attend treatment and also continue to work full-time.
A secretary with a back impairment needed to reduce the reaching in
her job functions. He was accommodated with an adjustable
workstation, a telephone
headset, a copy
holder, and an electronic
filing system.
A materials handler was
having difficulty moving boxes from a shelf to a trailer for shipment.
She was accommodated with a vacuum
lift, a conveyor system, and a dolly.
A professor with a back
impairment needed modifications to make her work area more accessible.
She was accommodated with a file
carrousel, an adjustable stand/lean
stool, an automatic
stapler, an adjustable
workstation, and an ergonomic
chair.
A mechanic with a bending restriction due to a low back impairment
has problems accessing the engine compartment and low task areas of
vehicles. The mechanic also had difficulty lifting. He was accommodated
with a tire lift, a mechanic's low task chair, and a specialty creeper
designed to support the body while accessing engine compartments.
To assist him with lifting, he was accommodated with a jib
crane, tool
balancers, and work positioners.
A systems administrator with a back impairment is required to move,
lift, and carry computers throughout the office. The person was accommodated
with a compact, adjustable height lifting device with straps to secure
the load.
A maintenance worker with a bending and lifting restriction due to
a back injury is required to lift manhole covers. The worker was accommodated
with a truck
mounted jib crane and manhole
cover lifter.
A clerical worker with
scoliosis has sitting and standing restrictions. Because the worker
is required to work at a desk a majority of the time, the worker was
accommodated with an ergonomic workstation evaluation, ergonomic
chair, and a sit/stand
computer workstation.
A file clerk with a back impairment has functional limitations
limiting her ability to bend and access files in low file drawers.
An electric
automated filing system was purchased to allow accessing of file
drawers at a standing height.
A chemical process plant
worker is limited in his ability to turn large wheel valves due to
a back injury. The worker was accommodated with a specialty tool designed
to increase torque on wheel valve handles.
An appliance delivery driver with a lifting restriction due to a low
back injury was accommodated with a stair
climbing hand truck. This battery-powered piece of equipment also
doubles as a lift gate to help lower appliances on and off the truck.
A grocery check-out person
with a standing restriction due to a back injury was accommodated
with a sit/lean
stool and anti-fatigue
mats.
A mailroom worker with a push/pull restriction was required to deliver
the mail on a cart that weighed more than the individual's push/pull
restriction. An accommodation of a motorized
cart allowed the person to stay on the job.
A truck driver with a back
impairment was limited in the time he could drive. Accommodations
of a suspension
seat and a vehicle
cushion designed to reduce vibrations allowed the driver to comfortably
sit for longer periods of time.
A health care worker with
a lifting restriction was accommodated with patient
transfer devices and individualized training on proper use and
selection of the equipment.
