Direct guidance
What to know or do
Ask occupational health to review the exact agents, engineering controls, closed systems, spill procedures, PPE, waste and whether temporary task changes are needed; gloves alone are not a complete control system.
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.