List of Reasonable Adjustments
Accident recovery reasonable adjustments
If you’ve recently had a road traffic accident (RTA) and are recovering, making some changes at work can help you get back on your feet more comfortably. These adjustments are designed to make your work environment and tasks more manageable while you’re healing. This is not a conclusive list but designed to get you thinking about the different areas you might need support.
| Adjustment Name | Description |
| Accessible Communication | Using accessible formats for communication, such as providing documents in large print, braille, or easy-to-read language for those with visual impairments. |
| Accessible File Formats | Ensuring that all digital documents are available in formats accessible to screen readers or with large fonts, benefiting employees with visual impairments. |
| Accessible Training Materials | Ensuring all training and learning resources are provided in formats accessible to employees with disabilities (e.g., audio, large print, or braille). |
| Accessible Workspaces | Modifying the physical layout, such as adding ramps, wider doorways, or accessible bathrooms, ensures ease of movement for those with mobility issues. |
| Adaptive Ladders or Platforms | Providing modified ladders or platforms with additional handrails or support features for employees recovering from injuries who still need to access higher areas safely. |
| Adaptive Uniforms | Providing modified work clothing or uniforms for employees with physical disabilities or sensory sensitivities. |
| Additional Breaks | Allowing extra or longer breaks to accommodate medical conditions, fatigue, or other health needs that require more rest throughout the workday. |
| Adjustable Display Settings | Allowing employees to modify screen brightness, contrast, and colour schemes to reduce eye strain and accommodate personal preferences or sensitivities. |
| Adjustable Font Sizes | Ensuring the option to increase font sizes in all programs and web browsers to improve readability for employees with visual impairments. |
| Adjustable Monitor Arms | Providing monitors on adjustable arms allows employees to set the screen at an optimal height and distance to reduce neck and eye strain. |
| Adjustable Work Schedule | Letting employees stagger their shifts, such as starting later or earlier, to manage fatigue or other health conditions. |
| Air Quality Control | Installing air purifiers or improving ventilation for employees with allergies, asthma, or respiratory issues. |
| Alternative Communication Methods | Offering options like email or instant messaging instead of in-person meetings for employees with social anxiety or communication difficulties. |
| Alternative Input Devices | Providing devices like foot pedals, joysticks, or head pointers for employees who cannot use traditional keyboards and mice due to physical limitations. |
| Alternative Keyboards | Providing specialised keyboards, such as ergonomic, one-handed, or large-key keyboards, for employees with physical disabilities or typing difficulties. |
| Alternative Transportation | Offering transportation to different areas of the worksite or job location via golf carts or similar vehicles for employees unable to walk long distances due to injury. |
| Anti-Glare Screens | Adding screen protectors that reduce glare will improve visibility for employees who are sensitive to bright light or suffer from eye strain. |
| Assistive Braces or Supports | Providing braces, supports, or harnesses to help stabilise injured areas (like back, knee, or wrist) while allowing the employee to perform less intense physical tasks. |
| Assistive Technology | Offering devices or software, such as screen readers for the visually impaired or voice recognition tools for those with mobility issues. |
| Auto-Correct and Auto-Complete | Ensuring that word processing software has auto-correct and auto-complete features turned on to help employees with learning disabilities or motor challenges. |
| Blue Light Filters | Installing blue light reduction software or using special glasses to ease eye strain and prevent discomfort for employees who spend long hours on computers. |
| Braille Display | A device that converts on-screen text to braille, allowing visually impaired employees to read digital information through touch. |
| Buddy System | Pairing an employee with a colleague for on-the-job assistance, such as guidance during meetings or help navigating new tasks. |
| Customisable Toolbars | Allowing employees to customise software toolbars for easier access to frequently used features, improving productivity for those with dexterity or cognitive issues. |
| Customised Workflows | Adapting workflows to better suit an employee’s strengths, such as assigning more analytical tasks to someone who excels in that area. |
| Distraction-Free Software | Applications that block notifications or restrict access to distracting websites are helpful for employees with attention disorders or focus challenges. |
| Dual Monitors | Providing dual monitors to reduce eye strain and improve workflow for employees who need to manage multiple applications at once. |
| Emergency Evacuation Plans | Creating individualised emergency procedures, such as special evacuation routes or assistance, for employees with mobility issues or other impairments. |
| Ergonomic Mice and Trackballs | Providing alternative pointing devices, such as vertical mice or trackballs, to reduce strain on the hands and wrists for employees with repetitive strain injuries. |
| Ergonomic Tools | Providing specialised, ergonomic tools (e.g., padded grips or lightweight equipment) to reduce strain on injured hands, arms, or back. |
| Ergonomic Workstation | Providing special furniture, like adjustable desks or chairs, to improve comfort and prevent injury, especially for those with back or neck problems. |
| Flexible Leave Arrangements | Allowing time off for medical appointments, treatment, or recovery without penalising the employee for taking care of their health. |
| Flexible Scheduling | Allowing flexible work shifts or modified schedules to accommodate medical appointments, therapy sessions, or recovery needs while contributing to the team. |
| Flexible Working Hours | Allowing employees to adjust their start or end times or to work part-time or remotely to accommodate health, personal, or family needs. |
| Flexible Workload | Adjusting the workload or allowing a slower pace during periods of illness or recovery to reduce stress and support well-being. |
| Frequent Feedback and Support | Offering regular check-ins or feedback sessions to help employees with anxiety, learning disabilities, or other challenges stay on track. |
| Frequent Rest Breaks | Allowing more frequent rest breaks to alleviate pain, manage fatigue, and reduce the chance of aggravating the injury during physical tasks. |
| Hands-Free Headsets | Allows employees to perform voice commands or participate in calls without needing to hold or manipulate the phone or headset, ideal for mobility issues. |
| Haptic Feedback Devices | Offering devices that provide tactile feedback to assist visually impaired employees who need physical confirmation of their actions on the computer. |
| Health and Wellness Programs | Offering on-site health programs or gym memberships to promote well-being and help employees manage physical or mental health conditions. |
| Height-Adjustable Workbenches | Providing workbenches or platforms that can be adjusted to a comfortable height prevents the employee from bending over or strain injured parts of the body. |
| High-Contrast Display Settings | Adjusting the display to provide greater contrast between text and background helps employees with visual impairments read more easily. |
| Hydraulic or Electric Tools | Introducing power-assisted tools, such as electric drills, hydraulic hammers, or nail guns, to reduce the physical exertion required for manual tasks. |
| Interpreters or Captioning | Providing sign language interpreters or real-time captioning for employees with hearing impairments during meetings or training sessions. |
| Job Coaching | Providing one-on-one job coaching or mentorship to help employees with cognitive disabilities or mental health conditions better perform their roles. |
| Job Rotation | Rotating the employee between different roles that require less physical strain prevents the overuse of injured areas while still contributing to the job. |
| Job Sharing | Splitting one job between two employees allows them to share the workload and manage personal or health-related commitments. |
| Keyboard Guards | Physical overlays make it easier for employees with limited mobility or tremors to press keys accurately without accidentally hitting multiple keys. |
| Keyboard Shortcuts | Customising keyboard shortcuts to allow employees to perform tasks more quickly, minimising reliance on a mouse for those with mobility issues. |
| Light-Duty Assignments | Temporarily assigning less physically demanding tasks, such as administrative work or overseeing operations, to allow recovery from injury. |
| Magnification Software | Programs that enlarge text and images on the screen help employees with low vision work more comfortably. |
| Medication Storage | Providing a secure place for employees to store medications they need to take during the workday. |
| Mental Health Support | Providing access to counselling services, employee assistance programs, or mental health days to support well-being and stress management. |
| Modified Duties | Changing job tasks or responsibilities to suit an employee’s abilities, such as reducing physical demands for someone with a health condition. |
| Modified Lifting Requirements | Reducing or eliminating the need to lift heavy objects, ensuring the employee only handles lighter loads while recovering from injury. |
| Mouse Keys | Enabling a feature that allows the numeric keypad to control the mouse pointer, providing an alternative way to navigate the computer. |
| On-Screen Keyboard | Software that displays a virtual keyboard on the screen, enabling employees to input text without using a physical keyboard. |
| On-Site Health Services | Offering on-site medical care or therapy services for employees needing regular treatments during the workday, such as physical therapy or counselling. |
| Pace Adjustment | Allowing the employee to work at a slower pace or take additional time to complete physical tasks minimizes the risk of re-injury or strain. |
| Parking Adjustments | Offering designated or closer parking spaces to employees with mobility or health issues to reduce walking distances. |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Modifications | Customising PPE to accommodate employees with disabilities or sensitivities, ensuring comfort while maintaining safety. |
| Phased Return to Work | Allowing an employee to gradually return to full duties after an extended leave, such as after surgery or recovery from illness. |
| Physical Adjustments | Installing handrails, stairlifts, or other physical aids to help employees with mobility impairments navigate the workspace safely. |
| Physical Task Training | Providing specific training for alternative techniques or safer ways to perform physical tasks that accommodate the employee’s injury while preventing re-injury. |
| Physical Therapy Integration | Allowing scheduled breaks for physical therapy sessions or on-site physical therapy visits to aid recovery while staying on the job. |
| Postural Support | Providing specialised cushions or supports for employees who need to maintain specific postures due to medical conditions like back injuries. |
| Quiet Workspace | Providing a quiet or private area for employees who may need to concentrate or avoid sensory overload due to conditions like anxiety or ADHD. |
| Reallocation of Minor Tasks | Shifting non-essential tasks to other employees if they are difficult for the individual to perform due to a disability or health condition. |
| Reallocation of Physical Tasks | Reassigning physically demanding tasks, such as heavy lifting, to other team members for employees with mobility or strength limitations. |
| Reduced Hours | Allowing employees to work fewer hours, either temporarily or permanently, due to health conditions or caregiving responsibilities. |
| Reduced Travel Requirements | Minimising or eliminating travel for employees who may find it challenging due to health or mobility issues. |
| Reduced Visual Clutter | Organising the workspace to minimise visual distractions for employees with attention-related issues like ADHD. |
| Reduced Work Hours | Temporarily reducing work hours or offering part-time work to allow the employee to gradually return to full duties while managing pain or fatigue. |
| Religious Accommodations | Allowing employees time off or flexible hours to observe religious practices, including prayer times or religious holidays. |
| Relocation of Workspace | Moving an employee to a different office or desk to provide a quieter environment, better lighting, or proximity to restrooms or other amenities. |
| Remote Monitoring | Enabling the injured employee to monitor worksite progress or operations remotely (e.g., through cameras or tablets), reducing the need for physical presence. |
| Remote Working | Letting employees work from home, or another location reduces the need to commute and allows them to work in a more comfortable environment. |
| Safety Protocol Modifications | Adjusting safety protocols, such as requiring additional rest periods or limiting exposure to hazardous environments, to protect injured workers from further harm. |
| Screen Readers | Software that reads the text on the screen for employees with visual impairments allows them to navigate and use computers effectively. |
| Seated Workstations | Setting up seated workstations for tasks like sorting materials, organizing tools, or overseeing operations, to reduce standing for employees with leg or back injuries. |
| Sensory-Friendly Environment | Making adjustments to reduce sensory overload, such as lowering lighting intensity or reducing noise levels for employees with autism or anxiety. |
| Sit-Stand Desks | Providing desks that allow employees to alternate between sitting and standing to relieve discomfort or prevent strain from sitting too long. |
| Specialised Safety Equipment | Providing tailored protective gear, such as customised gloves or helmets, for employees with physical conditions or disabilities. |
| Specialised Training | Offering training in alternative formats or giving extra time to learn new systems for employees needing additional support. |
| Speech Amplification Devices | Providing amplification tools for employees who struggle to project their voice, such as those with vocal cords or respiratory conditions. |
| Speech Amplification Software | Providing software that boosts the clarity of voice commands for voice recognition systems, assisting employees with speech impairments. |
| Speech Recognition Software | Allows employees to control their computer and write documents using voice commands, beneficial for those with mobility or dexterity issues. |
| Speech-to-Text Software | Providing speech recognition software for employees who have difficulty typing due to mobility or dexterity impairments. |
| Standing/Sitting Alternation | Allowing the employee to alternate between standing and sitting tasks to avoid putting prolonged pressure on injured limbs or joints. |
| Sticky Keys | A feature that allows key combinations (like Ctrl + Alt + Delete) to be pressed one at a time, helping employees with limited dexterity or mobility. |
| Stretching and Break Routines | Implementing mandatory stretch breaks or recovery periods during physically demanding tasks to help manage pain or stiffness in injured areas. |
| Task Simplification | Simplifying complex physical tasks into smaller, more manageable steps to reduce the physical toll on the injured employee while still completing necessary work. |
| Team-Based Tasks | Assigning tasks to teams where other workers handle the more physically demanding aspects allows the injured employee to focus on coordination or lighter duties. |
| Temperature Control | Adjusting the temperature in an employee’s workspace or providing personal fans or heaters for those with conditions that make them sensitive to heat or cold. |
| Temporary Assistance/Helper | Assigning a temporary helper to assist with physical tasks that the injured employee is unable to perform, allowing them to stay engaged in the job. |
| Temporary Off-Site Duties | Offering opportunities to work in less physically demanding environments, such as performing inventory management or project planning from an office until the employee recovers. |
| Temporary Reassignment | Allowing an employee to temporarily take on a different role or project while they recover from illness or injury. |
| Temporary Reassignment | Temporarily transferring the employee to a different role or site where the physical demands are lighter until they recover fully from the injury. |
| Time Management Software | Tools that help with planning and staying focused, such as apps that break work into intervals, assist employees with ADHD or cognitive challenges. |
| Time Management Tools | To support employees with ADHD or other cognitive challenges, organizational aids such as planners, task lists, or reminder apps should be provided. |
| Touchscreen Monitors | Offering touchscreen displays for employees who may find it easier to interact with the computer using touch rather than a mouse or keyboard. |
| Travel Assistance | Offering alternatives to business travel, such as virtual meetings or providing support for accessible transport when travel is required. |
| Use of Assistive Equipment | Providing tools like lifting aids, cranes, or power tools to reduce the need for manual lifting or heavy physical work, easing the strain on injured muscles. |
| Use of Mobility Aids | Providing mobility aids such as canes, crutches, or knee scooters to help employees move around the worksite safely while recovering from leg or foot injuries. |
| Visual or Auditory Cues | Offering visual aids like flashing lights for employees with hearing impairments or tactile cues for visually impaired workers. |
| Voice Output (Text-to-Speech) | Software that converts typed text into spoken words can assist employees with reading disabilities or visual impairments. |
| Voice-Controlled Tools | Introducing voice-controlled or remote-operated tools to reduce the need for manual control or physical exertion, especially for those with upper-body injuries. |
| Word Prediction Software | Programs that suggest words while typing reduce the typing required for employees with mobility issues or learning disabilities. |
| Work Area Modifications | Adjusting the workspace to limit physical strain, such as lowering shelves or repositioning equipment to reduce the need for bending or reaching. |
| Zoom Video Conferencing Features | Offering closed captions, transcription, or visual aids for employees with hearing impairments during virtual meetings. |
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