Hi there, Have a look through the following webpage, I'd reckon you were already aware of zoonoses, however there are a few mentions of pregnant women and unborn children in the page you may find worthwhile. http://www.hse.gov.uk/ag...ture/topics/zoonoses.htm In our environment we normally restrict access to office areas only during the period of pregnancy, even if this means alternative duties for a production worker.

Below is taken from the HSE website, hope it may be of help, good luck anyway. "Am I legally required to do a specific risk assessment, once formally notified that an employee is pregnant? No. Employers must carry out a general risk assessment for their employees to assess all health and safety risks they are exposed to while at work. As part of that process, you should consider female employees of childbearing age, including new and expectant mothers, assessing the risks that may arise from any process, working condition or physical, biological or chemical agents. While it is a legal obligation for employers to regularly review general workplace risks, there is no legal requirement to conduct a specific, separate risk assessment for an employee, once notified in writing that she is a new or expectant mother. However, you may choose to do so, to help you decide if any additional action needs to be taken."