Direct guidance
What to know or do
Wash or rinse the exposed area as directed, use the workplace exposure pathway now and tell the assessing clinician you are pregnant. Do not wait for a routine prenatal visit.
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
Urgent help
When to get individual help
Use urgent maternity or emergency care now. This guide cannot determine the cause or confirm that it is safe to wait.
Open urgent warning signs