Pregnant workers

Re: Pregnant workers

I would advise you to review the free HSE Guidance leaflets on expectant mothers, there is one to give to the employee and one for the safety professional. They are self explanatory!

Phill Firmin | 22:06 07.03.2008| Report this answer as unsuitable

Re: Pregnant workers

Dear Graham,

I have a very useful, thorough & complete risk assessment procedure and associated forms. If you would like a copy please send your e-mail address.

My address is iharrison@stiefel.org.uk

Best Regards
Ian

Ian H | 09:27 26.02.2008| Report this answer as unsuitable

Re: Pregnant workers

Hi Graham

Consider some of the following;

Physical Job Demands
 Does the work involve lifting or pushing of heavy objects, e.g. lifting boxes?
 Standing or squatting for long periods?
 High noise levels (may increase blood pressure or tiredness)
 A lot of walking
 Working at height or climbing steep steps?
 The need to access areas with limited space, e.g. store rooms?
o Will any tasks become more hazardous to the workers changing shape and size?
 Does the role involve shift work?
 If so does it involve working at night?
Mental Job Demands
 Does the job involve meeting challenging deadlines?
 Does the role involve rapidly changing priorities and demands?
 Does the role require a high degree of concentration?
Working Conditions General
 Are toilet facilities easily accessible to a pregnant worker?
 Is the worker able to take toilet breaks when necessary?
 Can the worker take rest breaks when needed?
 Can the worker control the pace of her work?
 Are there any risks of violence at work?
 Does any part of the job require dealing with members of the public?
 If so, does it involve dealing with distressed or disturbed people?
 Unpredictable working hours?
 Dealing with emergencies?
 Are there any obstacles in gangways that could cause problems for pregnant women, e.g. in the event of a fire evacuation?
 Are there slippery / wet surfaces which could pose a risk to balance?
 Is the workplace non smoking?
 If not, is the worker separated from any designated smoking area?
 Is the temperature in her working environment reasonable?
 Will there be enough room as the pregnancy develops?
Specific Hazards
 Does any part of the job involve the use of chemicals?
 If so, are there risks to the worker whilst she is pregnant?
 Does the worker need to wear protective clothing?
 If so, will this present a problem as the pregnancy develops?

Hope this helps!

Roger

C&G Safety & Environmental Limited
Station House, Bristol Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire GL10 3RB
Roger M Hart. Consultant Principal. BSc (Hons) MSc CMIOSH CSHP
Tel. 01453-800100; Fax. 01453-791119; Direct Dial 01453-800102
CHAS Accredited Assessor
Safety Consultants for Industry and Construction Throughout the UK
Website http://www.outsource-safety.co.uk; email post@cgserv.com

C&GSafety | 15:42 12.02.2008| Report this answer as unsuitable