| Title |
New and expectant mothers at work |
| SubTitle |
A guide for employers. |
| Author |
HSE |
| Series Code |
HSG |
| Series Number |
122 |
| Publisher |
HSE Books |
| Date of Publication |
2002 |
| Length |
66 pages |
| ISBN |
0717625834 |
| Price Exc. VAT |
£9.50 |
| VAT Rate |
0% |
| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
| Format |
Paper |
| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Notes |
Health and Safety Guidance. Supersedes earlier edition ISBN 0717608263 (HSG122) (HS G 122) (HSG 122) |
| Abstract |
Provides guidance for employers on protecting the health and safety of workers who are new or expectant mothers. Contents: Introduction; Legal requirements; Definitions; What you need to do; Breastfeeding; Night work; Maternity rights; Confidentiality; Case studies; Appendix 1 - Hazards, risks and ways of avoiding them; Appendix 2 - Aspects of pregnancy that may affect work; Appendix 3 - Other legislation; Further information; References; Sources of help. |
| Keywords |
General guidance; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding; Shock; Vibration; Manual handling; Lifting; Carrying; Noise; Radiation; Temperature; Posture; Biological agents; Chemicals; Carbon monoxide; Visual display units. |