Direct guidance
What to know or do
Plan cool breaks, accessible water, ventilation, safer lifting and a route to sit down. Escalate fainting, confusion, persistent contractions or inability to cool rather than finishing the shift.
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.