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Key: pregnant, maternity, motherhood, expecting, baby

PREGNANCY AT WORK

Employers are expected to provide suitable duties where possible if there is an OH&S issue with a pregnant worker.

If an employer needs medical advice in order to conduct a risk assessment, this can be supplied by the worker's doctor.

Pregnancy and work guide 2002 (WorkCover NSW)

HREOC Pregnancy Guidelines - see Appendix C [on Page 69 of the Word version] for detailed information on pregnancy & OH&S

Management of pregnancy during employment (Anti-Discrimination Board)

Maternity at Work (DIR NSW - information for pregnant workers regarding industrial and OHS issue)

Effect of Chemicals and Radiation on Pregnancy (CSIRO - see halfway down page)