Can an employer refuse to hire a person with a disability because he believes that it would be unsafe for the individual to work with certain machinery required to perform essential work functions?
Yes. The ADA permits an employer to refuse to hire an individual if he/she poses a direct threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others.

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1. Is an employer required to provide reasonable accommodation when employee applies for a job?
2. Does a person with a disability have to pay for needed reasonable accommodation?
3. Does the employer have to make non-work areas used by employees, such as cafeterias, lounges, or employer provided transportation accessible to people with disabilities?
4. If an employer has several qualified applicants for a job, is the employer required to select a qualified applicant with a disability over other applicants without a disability?
5. Can an employer refuse to hire a person with a disability because he believes that it would be unsafe for the individual to work with certain machinery required to perform essential work functions?