Protecting the health & safety of pregnant workers

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This guide is for union reps - understanding coronavirus and workplace issues, employer negotiations and how best protect the workforce

Coronavirus - Guidance for unions

Issue date

20 Jul 2022

About this resource

This toolkit is designed to help union reps ensure that the health and safety of members who are pregnant is protected from the moment the rep becomes aware that a member is pregnant, to their return to work and beyond. It is mainly targeted at health and safety reps but will also be useful for other reps who may be the first point of contact for a colleague who is experiencing problems at work because of their pregnancy.

This toolkit include:

Employers’ responsibilities for health and safety
Protection for women in casual and insecure employment
What to do when a member tells you they are pregnant
Risk assessments, suitable alternative work and maternity suspensions
Types of risks affecting pregnant women
Supporting women with breastfeeding and returning to work
Checklist for union reps – negotiating and updating your H&S policy

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