women's health

Some conditions, such as period pain, pregnancy and gynaecological problems are specific to women, and if you are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy, there are certain workplace risks you may need to consider.

• I have just got pregnant. Do I have any special health and safety protection at work?  more...
• Do I need to tell my employer that I am pregnant?  more...
• What kind of workplace hazards should my employer be paying particular attention to if I am pregnant?  more...
• What kind of precautions could my employer take if I am pregnant?  more...
• I am pregnant and my night shifts are a problem. What can I do?  more...
• I work with lead. Should I have a blood test?  more...
• Why are there different action and suspension levels for men and women?  more...
• What kind of work might expose me to ionising radiation?  more...
• I work with ionising radiation and I am pregnant. Do special rules apply?  more...
• Where can I get more help about my rights at work if I am pregnant, on maternity leave or have just gone back to work after having a baby?  more...
• Are there special regulations for women in manual handling?  more...

further information

The TUC’s web pages on Women and health and safety, including the relevant chapter of Hazards at work, the TUC’s guide to Health and Safety in the workplace.

The Health and Safety Executive website has a section dedicated to health and safety issues for new and expectant mothers, including A guide for new and expectant mothers who work and Working safely with ionising radiation: guidelines for expectant or breastfeeding mothers.

Hazards magazine has information on health and safety issues specific to women.

Information on health issues for women is available on the NHS Choices Live Well website here.