Pregnant Employee Risk Assessment Page 2
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3Pregnant Employee Risk
Assessment Form
Version No
Rev 2
September 2010
Where applicable state who
What is the risk to the
Hazard
Suggested Control measures
will implement controls and
expectant/nursing mother
Date for Implementation
Noise
No specific risk
Apply noise at work Regulations
Biological Agents
Can cause damage to the foetus
Pregnant employees (especially those in the lab)
should avoid handling or coming in contact with
biological agents such as Rubella, Hep B etc
For most workers, the risk of infection is not
higher at work than for those living in the
community
Chemical Agents
These substances may have potential to
Pregnant employees in the Lab should avoid
endanger health or safety. They may not in
working with these Substances, especially for the
Practice present a risk if exposure is below a
first three months of their pregnancy. After that
level, which may cause harm.
period full engineering controls (such as fume
hoods) and PPE need to be worn to avoid
exposure.
Exposure to nauseating
Morning sickness
Flexible work pattern
smells
Vibration or Shocks
Increased Risk of Miscarriage
Avoid involving uncomfortable whole body
vibration
Manual Handling
When you are pregnant you are more likely
All employees should attend Manual handling
to pull a muscle as you have a hormone
training
called relaxin in your system, which relaxes
Avoid manual handling tasks; reduce manual
your smooth muscle. Try to separate heavy
handling to lowest practicable level.
lifts into smaller ones, and always bend
Use manual handling aids where possible
from your knees keeping your back straight.
Cold/Hot environments
Risk of heat stress, dehydration, fatigue
Avoid prolonged exposure to heat
Provide rest facilities and access to refreshments
No specific risks arise from extremes in cold.
Ionizing Radiation
Significant exposure to ionizing radiation is
Avoid exposure to radioactive substances
harmful to the foetus
Non-ionizing
No specific risk
No specific action required
electromagnetic
radiation
Shift work
Tiredness, morning sickness
Flexible work roistering should be organized
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