Posted By Bryn Maidment Con I'm not aware of any particular pregnancy related risks from chlorine or high humidity. Provided plant, bunds, storage vessels and the dosing system are maintained and operated properly you should not have chlorine in the atmosphere anyway. I would stick to the guidance in the HSG 122 'New and Expectant Mothers'. The vast majority of pregnant workers can continue to work with no particular problems. Long hours standing should be avoided (seating?)and some restriction on handling during pregnancy are advisable. Noise in the main pool area can increase blood pressure too (reduce time spent there?). Also take into account the woman's return to work where surgical interventions(episiotomy, Caesarians etc.) may require a period of lighter duties even if they've been passed fit to return to work by their GP. Hope this helps Bryn

Posted By Ken Taylor I agree with Bryn on this. It's the manual handling type jobs that swimming pool workers have to do that need to be addressed here - pulling long lane-ropes about, moving pool covers, etc. It can be surprising what you find some of them have to do when you ask them. One other thought - slippery surfaces and steps are always a concern with pools and will be an extra risk to the pregnant worker. Is the cleaning regime sufficient and could the stairs do with some anti-slip treatment?