The particular risks of a new or expectant mother must be included in the risk assessment, and her working conditions or hours must be altered if necessary. If that is impossible she must be suspended from work subject to her overriding statutory rights regarding the offer of alternative work and remuneration. (Regs. 8 & 9)
What do The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations require in respect of new or expectant mothers?
