New and Expectant Mothers at Work
This course explains how employers protect new and expectant mothers under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, from risk assessment to suspension on full pay. It also covers paid time off for antenatal care, protection from pregnancy and maternity discrimination, maternity leave and keeping-in-touch days, and support for breastfeeding and flexible working on return.
- Modules
- 4
- Duration
- About 40 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 10 questions from a bank of 16
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain the risk assessment duties owed to new and expectant mothers under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- ✓Describe the steps an employer must take when a significant risk is found, including adjustments, alternative work and suspension on full pay
- ✓Outline key rights including paid time off for antenatal care, maternity leave and keeping-in-touch days
- ✓Recognise pregnancy and maternity discrimination and know how the Equality Act 2010 protects against it
- ✓Identify ways to support a return to work, including breastfeeding facilities and flexible working requests
Course contents
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Module 1: Health and safety protections
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: When a risk is found
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Rights during pregnancy and maternity
Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions
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Module 4: Returning to work
Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate