Check firstCheck with your care teamWork exposure

Childcare, school and nursery work

Childcare work combines lifting, long days and exposure to common infections such as parvovirus and CMV.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Use routine hygiene and workplace controls, avoid sharing food or utensils with children, and contact occupational health or maternity care after a highlighted exposure.

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

Check the exact item or situation with a doctor, midwife, pharmacist or relevant clinician; the name of a broad category is not enough for a personal decision.