Or. Admin. Code § 839-006-0244 - Disability and Employment Rights: Direct Threat to Health or Safety, Employment
(1)
Notwithstanding other provisions of these rules, an employer may refuse to
employ an individual with a disability posing a direct threat to the health or
safety of others. Direct threat means significant risk of substantial harm that
cannot be eliminated or reduced below the level of significant risk of
substantial harm by reasonable accommodation.
(2) The determination that an individual with
a disability poses a "direct threat" is based on an individualized assessment
of the individual's present ability to safely perform the essential functions
of the position. The assessment must be based on a reasonable medical judgment
that relies on the most current medical knowledge or on the best available
objective evidence. In making the determination, factors to be considered
include:
(a) The duration of risk;
(b) The nature and severity of potential
harm;
(c) The likelihood that
potential harm will occur; and
(d)
The imminence of potential harm.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 659A.805
Stats. Implemented: ORS 659A.103 - 659A.142
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(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of these rules, an employer may refuse to employ an individual with a disability posing a direct threat to the health or safety of others. Direct threat means significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced below the level of significant risk of substantial harm by reasonable accommodation .
(2) The determination that an individual with a disability poses a "direct threat" is based on an individualized assessment of the individual's present ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position. The assessment must be based on a reasonable medical judgment that relies on the most current medical knowledge or on the best available objective evidence. In making the determination, factors to be considered include:
(a) The duration of risk;
(b) The nature and severity of potential harm;
(c) The likelihood that potential harm will occur; and
(d) The imminence of potential harm.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 659A.805
Stats. Implemented: ORS 659A.103 - 659A.142