Lockton Health and Safety Manual

Aspect                                  Impact on: 

Morning sickness 

Early starts

Backache 

Standing for long period  Manual Handling  Posture whilst sitting 

Fainting 

Working in hot conditions  Getting up from seated position too  quickly 

Varicose veins 

Standing or sitting for long periods

Frequent visits to the toilet Difficulty leaving desk or site of work

Increasing size 

Manual handling

Tiredness 

Overtime Long Hours 

Balance 

Problems of working on slippery, wet  surfaces  Working at height 

Dexterity, agility and co‐ ordination, speed of  movement and reach may be  impaired because of  increasing size 

Physical jobs and tasks. 

The risk assessment process seeks to minimise risks to the new and  expectant mother. 

Please print the following four pages, complete and scan and sent  electronically to HR and Facilities.

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