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GaEG  
#1 Posted : 08 June 2011 15:32:04(UTC)
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GaEG

I was hoping if anyone can advise on RA for pregnant workers...

Does the assessor have to be formally trained to carry our RA for pregnant workers?

I have found numerous teplates of RA for pregnant workers online, whereas some vary in content, most of them are quite similar. Would anyone be so kind to share the risk assessment forms that are being used at your workplace?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Kate  
#2 Posted : 08 June 2011 15:41:43(UTC)
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Kate

I've never heard of a training course in this topic. So long as you read and understand the guidance you should be able to carry it out. The form I use is based on a checklist of hazards (work at height, etc) and requirements (rest areas and the like), derived from the guidance and omitting the hazards that never occur in my workplace - then I find out which hazards apply in the woman's job and discuss with her and her manager what needs to be done.
Steve Emery  
#3 Posted : 08 June 2011 15:59:55(UTC)
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Steve Emery

I agree with Kate. I carry our Risk Assessments for pregnant workers both in an administrative role and in our operational field.
A good place to start is with indg373
Ron Hunter  
#4 Posted : 08 June 2011 16:31:53(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

Reg 3 requires all employers to take care to consider women of child-bearing age when conducting risk assessments.The duty is to the unborn child at the very earliest stages of development, when most women are unaware they are expecting.
The greater bulk of the Risk Assessment should therefore already be in place
The individual assessment on notification of pregnancy then should be limited to considering those issues specifically mentioned in the Med3 form provided by the GP, which may to take into account history of miscarraige etc.
All things being equal, first trimester and beyond can pass without any particular issues, although additional rest periods may be required.
Anything beyond that and it's over to the Company retained GP or Occ. Health Provider.
I personally think INDG373 is a potentially confusing publication, particularly with regard to the actual MHSWR Regulation 16 requirements. Paragraph 94 of the L21 is also IMHO presented entirely out of context and is somewhat misleading.
As for a 'pro-forma': 2 columns, one with issues identified, second with agreed measures, co-signed and max. 3 month review period.
Kate  
#5 Posted : 08 June 2011 16:34:59(UTC)
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Kate

The duty is not just to the unborn child but also to the woman herself - the later stages of pregnancy don't go well with tasks such as climbing ladders.
Ron Hunter  
#6 Posted : 08 June 2011 17:07:27(UTC)
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Ron Hunter

One of many dynamic issues to be discussed, agreed and kept under review by the employer and employee in close cooperative discussion with work modified as required. All relevant to the individual and not something that can be done by rote or by template?
Kate  
#7 Posted : 09 June 2011 07:58:19(UTC)
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Kate

A checklist is of value in making sure you have covered all the topics. It's a prompt, not an assessment in itself.
NR  
#8 Posted : 09 June 2011 09:49:45(UTC)
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NR

Reg 3 requires all employers to take care to consider women of child-bearing age when conducting risk assessments.The duty is to the unborn child at the very earliest stages of development, when most women are unaware they are expecting."

Reg 3 of what?

How can the duty be to something we don't know?

What sort of activity would you not allow a women of child bearing age to undertake given she could get pregnant, but would allow a man to do or equally a women who cant conceive. I'm not even thinking of inequality!!!!
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