Traduction de «Travailleur physiquement handicapé » (Français → Anglais) :

physically handicapped worker [ physically disabled worker ]

physically handicapped

person with a physical disability [ person with a physical impairment | physically disabled person | physically handicapped person | physically handicapped | physically impaired ]

physical disability [ physical infirmity | physical impairment | physical handicap ]

worker with disabilities [ disabled worker | handicapped worker | worker with reduced mobility ]

physically disabled [ blind person | cripple | deaf person | invalid | physically-handicapped person ]

worker with disability | disabled worker | handicapped worker

young physically and mentally handicapped

mental or physical handicap

physically handicapped | the physically handicapped | the physically disabled | physically challenge person | challenge person | physically challenged

In its judgment delivered today, the Court indicates that, while it is true that the concept of a ‘disability’ is not directly defined in the directive, it should be understood, on the basis of the UN Convention, as referring to a limitation, resulting inter alia from a long-term physical, mental, or psychological impairment, which in interaction with various barriers may hinder a person’s full and effective participation in the labour force on an equal basis with other workers.

My remarks are drawn from and really build upon the federal 2008 report of the expert panel on older workers, for which I was the research director, as well as my own research on older workers and disabilities.

By its judgment of today, the Court starts by explaining that the concept of ‘disability’ must be interpreted as including a condition caused by an illness medically diagnosed as curable or incurable, if that illness entails a limitation which results in particular from physical, mental or psychological impairments which in interaction with various barriers may hinder the full and effective participation of the person concerned in professional life on an equal basis with other workers, and the limitation is a long-term one.

77. Underlines the importance of ensuring health and safety at work as a prerequisite for a sustainable working life and for active ageing, notably for workers with disabilities or chronic conditions; points out that ICT and machines could play a key role by easing physical tasks for our ageing workforce; calls on the Commission and the Member States to promote such technologies where appropriate; welcomes the recognition of the significance of prevention in the first pillar of the Strategic Implementation Plan; is convinced that prevention also plays a key role at work, by improving occupational health and consequently, reducing pre ...[+++]ssure on health and long-term care systems;