Good afternoon. Working in the meat factory we have alot of young women on the production line. When they first know they are pregnant they are refusing to lift any items. The GP recently advised on young girl of 7 weeks pregnant to not undertake any heavy lifting. She is perciving all lifting is heavy and refusing to do it. She does not have any medical disorder and so far a healthy pregnancy. Has anyone got any information regarding pregnacy. I am aware to do a pregnancy risk assessment but how can we assess how much weight they can lift - what is considered to be 'heavy lifting'? Also is lifting counted as a hazard as I understand if the risk cannot be removed the pregnant employee can be sent home on full pay for the length of her pregnancy. We already provide chairs and ad hoc breaks and reduced lifting for all pregnant employees. Any comments on what happens within your areas would be greatly appreciated.
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