| Title |
Health and safety of new and expectant mothers in the catering industry. |
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| Free Download |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
CAIS |
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| Series Number |
19 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2001 |
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| Length |
2 pages |
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| Stock Code |
CAIS19 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
Free |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
leaflet. Catering information sheet no. 19 (CAIS 19, CAIS19) |
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| Abstract |
In recent years the law governing the health and safety of new or expectant mothers has changed significantly. This information sheet summarises the legal position where it affects employers in the catering industry. Guidance is provided for employers on the implications of this legislation for their workplace. As well as explaining the legal duties, the information sheet flags up the main risks that are likely to apply to new and expectant mothers. It also gives details of precautions that can be taken to reduce those risks. Contents: Introduction; Legal duties; Practical application of legal duties; Night work; Involvement of GPs; Letters to employees; Agency workers; Further reading; Further information. |
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| Keywords |
Guidance; Catering industry; Pregnant; Manual handling; Fatigue; Poor balance; Working conditions; Risk assessment; Night work; Agency workers; Flexible rostering. |
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