Risk Assessment for Pregnant Employees & Maternity

This professionally written risk assessment template is designed for use by line managers upon receiving written notification that they are pregnant, have given birth within the last 6 months, or are breastfeeding.  The assessment should also be completed for an employee returning to work within 6 months of delivery of their baby or where they are continuing to breastfeed.

Our risk assessment helps you meet your legal duty to protect new and expectant individuals from workplace hazards and support a safe, healthy return to work.

The primary aim of this assessment is to identify any workplace hazards that could affect the health and safety of a new or expectant person and/or their unborn baby.

The assessment is also designed to support a return-to-work review, to help employees transition back safely and confidently.

The document is provided in Word format, making it simple to adapt to your business, employee needs, and specific job roles. It includes space for your company logo and contact details.

It is recommended that the assessment be completed in conjunction with the named new/expectant individual.