Protecting the Health and Safety of Pregnant Workers

Our Ref: HSR/1/20

Head Office Circular: NP/173/22

19th August 2022 

To: The Secretary

ALL BRANCHES and

REGIONAL COUNCILS

 

Dear Colleague,

 

NEW TUC GUIDE: PROTECTING THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF PREGNANT WORKERS

 

The TUC have written new guidance on pregnancy and health and safety. You can find this here: https://www.tuc.org.uk/resource/protecting-health-safety-pregnant-workers

 

The guide gives useful information on employers’ responsibilities for health and safety, what to do when a member tells you they are pregnant, risk assessments, types of risks affecting pregnant women and supporting women with breastfeeding and return to work. There is also a useful checklist for union reps. 

 

I hope you find the guide of some use. 

Yours sincerely

 

 

Michael Lynch

General Secretary