risks are increased due to the changed posture issue Work/Study alone for long periods Possible increase in risk of ill-health requiring Review usual lone working policies, assistance consider additional means for raising assistance if needed Shift work or night work Fatigue may be an issue Review working hours if this causes a significant problem Overtime Fatigue may be an issue, growth of the baby may be Review working hours if indicated, reduced if working long hours or very tired consider whether work demands are excessive Work/Study in hot/cold conditions Fatigue may be an issue, also risk of increased blood Consider extra breaks in a cooler area if pressure. This may be an issue even in ordinary offices appropriate, ensure drinking water is in particularly hot weather available Consider alternate duties if severe Use of PPE or Uniform Clothing may be hot or cumbersome and increase Consider whether clothing is comfortable fatigue. and appropriate provide alternate style if Clothing may fit badly as shape changes in later necessary. Consider redeployment if pregnancy suitable clothing can not be provided Work/Study without good access to toilet More frequent toilet breaks may be required during Consider redeployment if adequate toilet and rest facilities pregnancy Fatigue may be an issue in pregnancy facilities are not available; consider whether a rest area is required Extensive travelling Fatigue may be an issue; nausea may be an issue in Consider whether travel is appropriate, early pregnancy; carrying luggage maybe an issue on ensure rest time is built into schedules long trips (e.g. overseas); driving may be difficult in very late pregnancy due to the size of the bump
risks are increased due to the changed posture issue Work/Study alone for long periods Possible increase in risk of ill-health requiring assistance Review usual lone working policies, consider additional means for raising assistance if needed Shift work or night work Fatigue may be an issue Review working hours if this causes a significant problem Overtime Fatigue may be an issue, growth of the baby may be reduced if working long hours or very tired Review working hours if indicated, consider whether work demands are excessive Work/Study in hot/cold conditions Fatigue may be an issue, also risk of increased blood pressure. This may be an issue even in ordinary offices in particularly hot weather Consider extra breaks in a cooler area if appropriate, ensure drinking water is available Consider alternate duties if severe Use of PPE or Uniform Clothing may be hot or cumbersome and increase fatigue. Clothing may fit badly as shape changes in later pregnancy Consider whether clothing is comfortable and appropriate provide alternate style if necessary. Consider redeployment if suitable clothing can not be provided Work/Study without good access to toilet and rest facilities More frequent toilet breaks may be required during pregnancy Fatigue may be an issue in pregnancy Consider redeployment if adequate toilet facilities are not available; consider whether a rest area is required Extensive travelling Fatigue may be an issue; nausea may be an issue in early pregnancy; carrying luggage maybe an issue on long trips (e.g. overseas); driving may be difficult in very late pregnancy due to the size of the bump Consider whether travel is appropriate, ensure rest time is built into schedules
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