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Posted By Stuart Burton
Similar to Paul earlier I have been asked to undertake a risk assessment for one of our sales reps that drives as part of her duties.
Does anyone have any guidance or risk assessment forms that could cover this aspect.
Thank you and best wishes … Stuart
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Posted By J Knight
Hi Stuart,
No, I haven't seen anything specific, but I would reckon that you might consider musculo-skeletal factors and fatigue for a start. You could try the car manufacturer for advice on ergonomics and pregnancy,
John
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Posted By Booney
Stuart,
I have a checklist that could provide you with guidance, please advise your e-mail address and I will forward it to you
Kind Regards
Booney
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson
What the lady does during her pregnancy will depend on the perceived risks from the normal risk assessment done on a lone worker driving on company business, and then moving on to the particular assessment for the changes that will occur to her during the pregnancy, not just physical but also mental as the hormones kick in. (I hasten to add that I am writing this with the lady's interests as paramount - not in any sexist way )
Manual handling issues, health during morning sickness and during any journey. Allowances for more frequent toilet breaks as the body changes over a period of time. Does the lady show any samples of goods to clients that should ordinarily be COSHH assessed, and would exposures need to be more regulated, if so.
Later on, the ergonomic design of driving position - is the steering wheel fully adjustable and can the car controls be easily accessed around the "bump"? Seat belt adjustments or different webbing fittings?
At what practical point in time do you say, ok, that's enough, time for you to take maternity leave, as the risk to your health in driving for the business is too great?
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Posted By Steven
Glyn
You cannot force pregnant employees to take maternity leave because of health risks; you need to take the hierarchy of controls.
1. Temporarily adjust the employee’s working conditions and/or working hours
2. if this is not possible, she should be offered suitable alternative work where available, at the same rate of pay as her usual job,
3. if no alternative work is available, the pregnant worker should be suspended from work on paid leave for as long as necessary to protect her health and safety and that of her child
Steve
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson
Stephen,
Sorry, yes your phrasing is more technically correct, I just don't like the phrase - suspended from work, it sounds as if it were the lady's fault in some way.
I was referring to a controlled scheme where an interview took place and all aspects of work were considered with the opportunity to stay at home on full pay until the happy event, not meant to be draconian in any way, thanks for pointing that out !!
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Posted By Steven
Putting it like that it does seem a bit harsh on the employee by being "suspended"
I hadn't looked at it like that before, just goes to show how diferent people see things
steve
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Posted By Gary L
On one occassion a couple of years ago we arranged for a female sales rep to change company vehicles. The car she had was quite low to the ground & proved difficult to get in and out of, so a people carrier-type used by another manager was drafted in for the term of her pregnancy
Gary
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Posted By Darby Allan
Stuart
One other factor is to ensure the pregnant lady is aware that the seat belt should be worn under the "bump" once visible.
My pregnant wife finds that driving takes away any feeling of nausea because of the need to concentrate. But the one sure thing about pregancy is no two are the same.
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Posted By Glyn Atkinson
This is a completely tongue in cheek Friday reply -
Does the pregnant lady in the last mail have to be pregnant to concentrate? -
And if she isn't pregnant, can we have her reg number so that we can avoid someone who's gunning for us all out there ? -
By the way, all of your neighbours are praying that you have a healthy love life for the sake of your surrounding area !!
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