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