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Amputation and return to work — DOccMed MCQ

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A 45-year-old construction worker with a below-knee amputation and prosthesis wishes to return as site supervisor. He is mobile on flat surfaces but has difficulty on uneven ground and ladders. What is the most appropriate advice?

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Correct answer: A — Modified supervisory role with risk assessment addressing site access and mobility limitations

The Equality Act 2010 requires reasonable adjustments. A risk assessment should address specific mobility limitations. Blanket exclusion would breach the Equality Act.

Reference: Equality Act 2010; HSE Guidance