Working alone on a department during pregnancy

[mummatosquish]

Just wondering if anyone knows the rules on “single manning” a department eg in a supermarket during pregnancy? For example the petrol station or cafe. Is it requirement to have a second person with you at all times when pregnant?

[Garman]

Why would it be?

[Littlepaws18]

You should have a risk assessment to cover your needs during pregnancy. That doesn't necessarily mean not manning a single department, but it may mean what to do in event of needing the toilet, sitting down more often etc. Get HR to sort one out with you.

[mummatosquish]

@Garman

Why would it be?

Only wondering because of increased hazards associated with those kind of places with chemicals, heavy lifting etc

[Girlmama3]

Do they really let people work alone in petrol stations?

Definitely get a risk assessment. I’d question extra loo breaks as well, you’ll need those a bit later on!

The risk assessment should pick up everything else x