What kind of workplace hazards should my employer be paying particular attention to if I am pregnant?
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This depends on the kind of work you do, but things to look out for include:
exposure to lead, and certain other chemicals such as drugs and pesticides;
working with ionising radiation;
lifting and other physical work;
exposure to infections;
exposure to cigarette smoke;
slips;
stress;
standing up for long periods;
heat;
inadequate facilities, including inadequate toilet facilities;
excessive working hours;
lone working;
work at heights;
travelling;
bad smells which may make morning sickness worse;
violence, for example if you work with members of the public; and
exposure to vibration, such as riding in off-road vehicles.
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