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\nChances are that most of your patients hold at least one job. Here are simple steps you can take to help your patients stay safe at work.
\nYour patients might encounter hazards in the workplace that affect their health and the health of their family. These hazards might include more obvious exposures such as chemicals or radiation, but other workplace hazards such as stress, noise, working night shifts, and standing or sitting for long periods of time also need to be considered.
\nAlthough most employees are able to safely perform their jobs throughout pregnancy, pregnancy can sometimes affect worker safety:
\nA few simple questions can tell you a lot about the hazards your patients might encounter at work.
\nWork can be an important source of stress during pregnancy. Your patients might have a job that could be hazardous to their pregnancy, but they might be worried about losing their job if they tell their employer they no longer want to perform their usual job tasks.
\nLearn more about staying safe at work.
Learn more about work and breastfeeding.
Workers can bring work hazards home with them. Chemicals can come home on a worker\u2019s skin, clothes, and shoes and contaminate the car and home.
\nLearn more about protecting home and family.