Title: Identify workplace safety hazards for pregnant employees.
Course: GRADS: Work Focus (19906) > Section: Examining Workplace Factors for Families

Identification should include

- chemical substances (e.g., lead and mercury exposure)
- physical hazards (e.g., lifting, repetitive motion)
- psychological/physiological factors (e.g., stress)

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What are some examples of physical activities that pregnant employees should avoid?
- What effects might stressful situations have on pregnant employees?
- What hazards may be present in a workplace that can increase risks for a woman during pregnancy?

Communication

- How does a pregnant employee communicate her preference not to engage in a strenuous or stressful activity at her workplace?
- Why should a company identify workplace chemicals and other hazards that pose a risk for pregnant employees?
- How can communicating with a physician help identify specific workplace risks for pregnant employees?

Leadership

- Why should women advocate for their own workplace safety during pregnancy?
- What are some strategies a pregnant employee can use to demonstrate her ability to contribute to a task or project in ways that do not pose a hazard to her health?
- How can a pregnant employee be a role model for others?

Management

- What management skills can help employees deal with stressful situations during pregnancy?
- What resources are available to help analyze workplace safety hazards for pregnant employees?
- What are the consequences of failing to provide a safe workplace for pregnant employees?