12th December 2008, 11:40 AM
Oh and I only came back to post these:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis18.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis46.pdf
the former of which is a start.
Edited to add:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si1992/Uksi_19...htm#mdiv20
see sections 20 and 21
Edited to add:
a direct quotation from the H&S policy of one of the larger units:
Employers of Pregnant Employees and Nursing Mothers
There are a number of pieces of specific health and safety legislation which apply to both pregnant women and
nursing mothers.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 impose additional provisions relating to
pregnant women, women who have recently given birth or who are breast feeding. These new provisions
include extending the Risk Assessment requirements under Regulation 3(1) of the above regulations.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require suitable rest facilities to be provided
for pregnant women and nursing mothers (Regulation 25).
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 also refer specifically in Regulation 4(1)(b)(i) to Risk
Assessments and the capability of the individual.
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, Regulation 2 - Risk Assessment, also
talks about risks to the individual.
Reference should also be made to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publication;
HSG122 New and Expectant Mothers at Work: A Guide for Employers
As well as the employer having responsibilities under the above Regulations, it must be remembered that
individuals also have a responsibility under health and safety law for their own health and safety whilst at work
and a common-sense approach should be adopted.
Other considerations should be given to issues such as emergency procedures, etc.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis18.pdf
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis46.pdf
the former of which is a start.
Edited to add:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/SI/si1992/Uksi_19...htm#mdiv20
see sections 20 and 21
Edited to add:
a direct quotation from the H&S policy of one of the larger units:
Employers of Pregnant Employees and Nursing Mothers
There are a number of pieces of specific health and safety legislation which apply to both pregnant women and
nursing mothers.
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 impose additional provisions relating to
pregnant women, women who have recently given birth or who are breast feeding. These new provisions
include extending the Risk Assessment requirements under Regulation 3(1) of the above regulations.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require suitable rest facilities to be provided
for pregnant women and nursing mothers (Regulation 25).
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 also refer specifically in Regulation 4(1)(b)(i) to Risk
Assessments and the capability of the individual.
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, Regulation 2 - Risk Assessment, also
talks about risks to the individual.
Reference should also be made to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publication;
HSG122 New and Expectant Mothers at Work: A Guide for Employers
As well as the employer having responsibilities under the above Regulations, it must be remembered that
individuals also have a responsibility under health and safety law for their own health and safety whilst at work
and a common-sense approach should be adopted.
Other considerations should be given to issues such as emergency procedures, etc.