The Occupational Health and Safety Act aims to provide for the health and safety of persons at work. Complying with safety standards can be a challenge for employers that hire people with disabilities. Employees are entitled to a safe working environment and employers are required to ensure the safety of all employees, including those with disabilities. Unfortunately, pre-conceived ideas about disability often lead to different inappropriate approaches/solutions when attempting to address accessibility in the workplace. The South African National Building Regulations also require that buildings and facilities comply with acceptable safety and accessibility standards