Workplace adjustments

Workplace adjustments can be temporary or made on a permanent basis.

Examples of adjustments to working arrangements include:

• allowing a phased return to work;
• changing individual's working hours;
• providing help with transport to and from work;
• arranging home working, providing a safe environment can be maintained;
• allowing an employee to be absent from work for rehabilitation treatment.

Examples of adjustments to premises include:

• moving tasks to more accessible areas;
• making alterations to premises.

Examples of adjustments to a job include:

• providing new or modifying existing equipment and tools;
• modifying work furniture;
• providing additional training;
• modifying instructions or reference manuals;
• modifying work patterns and management systems;
• arranging telephone conferences to reduce travel;
• providing a buddy or mentor;
• providing supervision;
• reallocating work within the employee's team;
• providing alternative work.