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An explosion at a solvents factory in the Scottish Borders has seen the manufacturer fined for health and safety failures.
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Read our article: 'Protecting pregnant employees through Risk Assessments'. Contact us today for more information about our Employment Law, Health & Safety, and HR services.
As soon as an employer becomes aware that an employee is pregnant you should involve the employee in an assessment of the risks to them and their unborn child whilst at work. If there are risks above the level of risk outside the workplace you must take action to remove the risk, either by;
The initial assessment should be reviewed regularly as the pregnancy develops; more often than not issues arise in the later stages. If you become aware of the pregnancy in its early stages immediate action may not be required If the employee normally works at night there are specific regulations that require you to offer suitable alternative daytime work. If this is not possible and she presents a medical certificate stating that continued night work could affect her health or safety she must be given paid leave. The issues to be considered during the risk assessment will include;
Taking account any issues identified adjust the working conditions to reduce the risks to the employee and their foetus. These might include:
Always remember that pregnancy affects different women in different ways. Some have problems all the way through their term, whereas others have very few. This is why individual assessments and regular reviews are essential. By working together and taking the appropriate action potential risks and problems to both business and expectant mother will be minimised. For further information on Pregnancy Risk Assessments, please contact our Advice Service on 0844 892 2772.
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