• Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Easy to use health and safety templates for businesses
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
  • Editable, pre-filled risk assessment template for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace, helping employers manage maternity-related risks and support a safe return to work, with simple fields to customise.
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Pregnant Employee and New Mother Risk Assessment Template

Pregnant Employee and New Mother Risk Assessment Template

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Create a Risk Assessment for Pregnancy in the Workplace Without Starting from Scratch

Pregnant employee at a desk with a laptop, pregnancy in the workplace risk assessment template for safer working.

Prepare a professional risk assessment for pregnancy in the workplace and return to work using an editable template that is pre-filled with relevant hazards and suggested control measures. This ready-to-use Pregnant Employee and New Mother Risk Assessment Template helps you save time and can be adapted to your workplace, job roles and working arrangements.

Designed to support expectant mothers and staff returning after maternity leave, the template provides a structured way to assess pregnancy-related risks at work, protect employee wellbeing and support business compliance.

What This Risk Assessment Template Covers

The template covers common pregnancy and new mother workplace hazards such as manual handling, prolonged standing or sitting, fatigue and stress, slips, trips and falls, hazardous substances, DSE risks and workstation setup, work-related travel, lone working and more, along with practical control measures you can use to help protect pregnant employees, new mothers and other affected staff.

Each section is pre-filled but fully editable, so you can review the content, remove anything that does not apply and add details specific to your workplace, whether you manage an office-based team, shop floor, warehouse environment, customer-facing service, workshop setting or mixed-site operation.

Easy to Edit, Complete and Use

The template is supplied as a downloadable, editable PDF, so you can complete it digitally or print it and fill it in by hand. It also includes clear instructions to help you use the document, make suitable changes and record additional risks where needed.

A fully blank version is also included, giving you the option to create a risk assessment from scratch using the same professional format.

At a Glance

  • Downloadable, editable PDF
  • Pre-filled with pregnancy and new mother health and safety content
  • Covers key hazards including manual handling, hazardous substances, DSE risks, stress and fatigue
  • Includes extra space to record role and workplace-specific hazards
  • Blank version included, which can be printed and filled in by hand
  • Easy-to-follow instructions to help you complete and use the template

Support Employees with Confidence

When an employee is pregnant or returning after maternity leave, you want to make sure the risks are properly considered and the right support is in place. This template gives you a clear, structured way to complete the risk assessment, record your decisions and feel more confident that you are taking appropriate steps.

Simply download the document, review the pre-filled content, customise it to suit your workplace if needed, and add any additional hazards specific to your job roles, working patterns, welfare arrangements or ways of working.

 

Common Hazards to Consider for Pregnant Employees and New Mothers

Pregnant employee leading a workplace meeting, maternity and return to work risk assessment template for managing pregnancy-related risks.

This risk assessment form helps you identify workplace hazards that may affect pregnant employees, new mothers and those who are breastfeeding. These can include exposure to bacteria and viruses, slips, trips and falls, lone working, occupational stress, manual handling, prolonged standing and more, along with the risks and controls you should consider when a colleague is pregnant or returning after maternity leave.

Completing a pregnancy risk assessment is about recognising that some working environments, tasks and routines may need to be reviewed, adapted or controlled to support employee wellbeing and maintain a safe workplace.

 

What This New and Expectant Mother Risk Assessment Includes

What This New and Expectant Mother Risk Assessment Includes
  • Employee and manager details
  • Pregnancy symptoms and workplace considerations
  • Physical and working environment hazards
  • Associated risks
  • Suggested control measures and guidance
  • Comments and notes section
  • Additional custom hazards page
  • Sign-off section


Why This Workplace Pregnancy Risk Assessment Works:

Why This Workplace Pregnancy Risk Assessment Works:

  • Ease of use: The template is pre-filled with relevant content, helping you complete your assessment more quickly and confidently.

  • Cost-effective: A practical alternative to starting from scratch or outsourcing the full document to a consultant.

  • Relevant hazards and risks: Covers common issues that may affect pregnant employees and new mothers, including physical, environmental and work-related hazards.

  • Practical control measures: Includes suggested actions to help reduce risks and support safer working arrangements.

  • Editable content: Customise the document to suit your workplace, job roles, working patterns and specific concerns.

  • Additional hazards page: Add hazards unique to your business, premises, tasks or working environment.

  • Sign-off section: Includes space to record completion and approval by the responsible person.


Complete on a computer or by hand

Editable pregnant employee and new mother risk assessment template that can be completed on a computer or printed and filled in by hand.

This downloadable risk assessment for pregnant employees and new mothers in the workplace is fully editable on a computer. You can open it, fill it in, save, and you’re done. It can also be printed and completed by hand if needed. If you’re unsure how to do either of these, don’t worry — clear step-by-step instructions are included.


Health and safety documents you will receive:

  • 1 x Pre-filled Pregnant Employee & New Mother Risk Assessment (A4, editable PDF)
  • 1 x Blank Pregnant Employee & New Mother Risk Assessment Template (A4, editable PDF)
  • 1 x User instructions
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      Pregnant Employees and New Mothers FAQs

      What are the employer's responsibilities for pregnant employees?

      Employers are required to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all employees, including pregnant ones. This includes conducting risk assessments to identify potential risks to pregnant employees and making reasonable adjustments to their working conditions or hours.

      What adjustments should be made for pregnant employees at work?

      Adjustments can include providing more frequent rest breaks, modifying work duties to avoid heavy lifting or prolonged standing, offering flexible working hours, and ensuring that the work environment is safe and comfortable.

      What should be done if the work environment poses risks to a pregnant employee?

      If a risk assessment identifies any hazards that could endanger a pregnant employee, the employer must take action to remove or reduce these risks. This could mean altering the employee’s working conditions or, if that’s not possible, offering suitable alternative work at the same rate of pay.

      What happens if a pregnant employee’s job involves exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances?

      Employers must assess the risks associated with exposure to hazardous substances and take appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce exposure. This may involve modifying the employee's job duties, providing additional personal protective equipment, or temporarily reassigning the employee to a safer role.

      Are there specific guidelines for pregnant employees working with display screen equipment?

      While there are no specific regulations exclusively for pregnant employees, employers should ensure that all employees using display screen equipment do so comfortably and safely. For pregnant employees, this may mean more frequent breaks, ergonomic assessments of their workstation, or provision of suitable seating.

      How does workplace stress affect pregnant employees and what can be done about it?

      Stress can have significant health impacts on pregnant employees, potentially affecting their pregnancy and overall well-being. Employers should identify and mitigate sources of stress through risk assessments and by providing support such as flexible working arrangements, clear communication about job expectations, and access to occupational health services.

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      How can I download this document?

      Once you have completed your purchase you will be sent a link via email to download your files. This is usually within an hour.

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      How can I edit the document?

      By hand:

      Simply open the document through your web browser, or other print software, and navigate to print. The document can be printed in black & white if needed. Grab a pen...

      On a computer:

      We recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader, the free, user friendly app from Adobe.

      Don't worry, you won't need to learn any new software skills. In this simple app you can open your document, make edits, save changes and print.

      Use this link to download your free copy from Adobe.com. Alternatively, navigate to Adobe.com and search for Acrobat Reader.

      On a mobile device:

      Although our documents can be downloaded to and edited on mobile devices, for the best user experience and full functionality we recommend using a computer, laptop or similar.

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