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Aircrew, frequent flying and cosmic radiation

Flight crew may accumulate altitude-related radiation and circadian exposure that ordinary occasional travellers do not.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Ask occupational health to assess route, altitude, hours, night work and radiation estimates together, plus the airline's pregnancy duties and later-pregnancy restrictions.

What changes the answer

  • The named chemical, biological, radiation, physical or scheduling hazard
  • How often and how much exposure occurs, including spills and take-home residue
  • Engineering controls, task changes and correctly fitted PPE available at work

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.