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not be effectivelyproductive atwork, wereplacedin sheltered employment workshops or
not.
FIGDRE5.10 ARRANGEMENTFORSHELTEREDEMPWYMENT
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myes
Figure 5.8 indicates that (24) 96%ofamputees were not placed in sheltered employment
as compared to only (1) 4% amputee who was placed in a sheltered employment
worlGhop.
5.5.14 ITEM25 TYPE OFWORKALLOCATED FOR AMPUTEES IN
4%
SHELTERED EMPLOYMENTWORKSHOPS
It is important to include this item so as to detennine whether the conditions of
employment suitthe amputated patients and whether they are coping wen with the work
they are given, working hours, wages, special training and checks on workers' progress,
with a view to their possible settlement in an ordinary working environment It is also
important to check the availability of medical, social and psychological assistance to
workers. Figure 5.8 indicates that only(1) 4%amputee from 25 amputees was placedin a
sheltered employment workshop. This respondent worked as a general worker as hehad
had a bilateral amputation andwas using a wheelchair. He is satisfied with the work he is
doing as he is making cotton balls which are then packed by another group ofemployees
and distributedto different companies.
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