New and Expectant Mothers
Key Points
- Pregnant mothers should inform their manager in
writing that they are pregnant.
- The manager must assess the
risks of the working environment and tasks, identifying exposure to
any potential hazards.
- The manager must take into account
any health conditions or medical advice related to the
pregnancy.
- The manager must discuss
practical steps to control the identified risks.
- Record agreed actions.
- The manager must regularly review the assessment
as pregnancy progresses.
- For women who have given birth, or
who are breastfeeding, the Line Manager must:
- Review the risk assessment.
- Undertake steps to control
risks.
- Review regularly.