Condition | Limitation | Reasonable accommodations* |
Back pain | Prolonged or repetitive lifting, bending, or sitting | Use of a heating pad, sitting instead of standing, lifting assistance or limitations, assistive equipment to lift, or modification of the duties of the job, such as temporary light duty |
Venous thrombosis | Prolonged sedentary activity | Modification of work station, breaks for exercise, private area in which to administer injections |
Carpal tunnel syndrome | Repetitive tasks using hands | Occasional breaks from manual tasks or typing, specialized programs that allow for dictation instead of typing, modification of work station to provide wrist support while typing |
Chronic migraines | Exposure to bright lights or loud environments | Change lighting in the work area, limit exposure to noise and fragrances, change schedule such as flexible schedule or telework |
Dependent edema | Prolonged standing | Stool or chair to sit on while working, more frequent rest breaks, modification of footwear requirements |
Dyspnea | Ability to perform strenuous activities | Stool or chair to sit on while working, more frequent rest breaks |
Fatigue | Ability to perform strenuous activities or to work long hours | Light duty to avoid strenuous activity, flexible or reduced hours, exemption from mandatory overtime, intermittent leave |
Gestational diabetes | Ability to work prolonged periods without breaks and snacks | Permission to take more frequent bathroom breaks, permission to eat small snacks, a private area for testing blood glucose, time off for medical appointments |
Hyperemesis gravidarum, nausea/vomiting | Ability to work prolonged periods without bathroom breaks and snacks | Permission to take more frequent bathroom breaks, permission to eat small snacks during work hours, modified schedules including working from home |
Hypertension | Strenuous or prolonged physical activity | Stool or chair for employee to sit on while working, limit lifting and bending requirements, work from home while on bed rest |
Urinary tract infections | Ability to work prolonged periods without drinking or using the restroom | Water bottle at work station, more frequent bathroom breaks |
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