A guide for new and expectant mothers who work
UK. Health and Safety Executive
HSE Books - Sudbury
2009
8 p.
employers liability ; EU Directive ; European Union ; legislation ; night work ; pregnant women ; risk assessment ; women
Gender equality & Women
English
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0-7176-0826-3
"This guide helps answer some of the questions you may have about continuing to work while pregnant or about returning to work after giving birth. In particular, it sets out what action you need to take and what action your employer should take to protect your health and safety and that of your child.
Being pregnant or a new mother does not prevent you from working and developing your career. Many women work while they are pregnant and return to work while they are breastfeeding.
In many workplaces there are risks which may affect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers and that of their child. Working conditions generally considered acceptable may no longer be so during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. There are specific laws which require employers to protect the health and safety of new and expectant mothers."
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