risk assessment

[emilyclements]

I wanted to know my rights when it came to a risk assessment I told my manager four weeks ago im pregnant. And she still hasent dpne one I spoke to her ten mins ago and she said really horrible like

it dont just happen it takes time. I have to book an appointment with you first! Then she walked off. Is this right? !? What can I do.

I work as a career in an elderly home

[soontobemummyxxx]

I am also a care assistant I told my manager as soon as I found out they did a risk assessment within 3 days.  They Deffo need to get one done ASAP you shouldn't be hoisting or anything x

[specialmom]

We really aren't that fragile when pregnant.  Baby is well insulated.  Many women continue jogging/running and lifting weights throughout their pregnancy.  I think you'll be fine pushing wheel chairs and helping elderly folks up.  I sincerely do.  good luck

[specialmom]

I also worked until 39 weeks pregnant doing a lot of manual type of things, lifting.  Most can unless you have some kind of restriction but doctors don't love giving those because most pregnant women can indeed work to or almost to term.  

I didn't tell my company until I was about 20 weeks.  They never did a risk assessment---  I just spoke to someone in HR who explained procedures for pregnant women *which included no job change unless a doctor ordered it and what my benefits would be.  I spoke over the phone by calling them at around 30 weeks.  

every place is different though.  Why would you need a risk assessment at this moment being newly pregnant??  Just curious.  good luck

[emilyclements]

My role is care assist I help them get up and about push them in wheel chairs. Hoits rolling in bed ect ect...

I only told them because there are people that are hard to handle and I dont want to risk anything. :-( I was worried that somthing will happen. :-(

[mellymeow729]

I assume you're working as a cna? I'm a cna and worked till I was 36 weeks pregnant doing the lifting abd everything with no restrictions. I'm now 38 weeks and got a dr note so I could start my fmla leave. Where I work, if you can't perform your job functions, then you can't work there bc there is no light duty at this job. But you should be able to talk to someone about it without worrying about losing your job. Are you talking to your HR person or a boss? I would try hr, they're usually way more informed about this stuff.

[Cassie_rondo]

Honestly when it comes to jobs you shouldn't tell them your pregnant until your farther along in pregnancy.

[Neesha_]

Don't quit till you really have too. That was my biggest mistake. But i would just take it easy. What is your exact role are you a Cna?

[emilyclements]

I think that to its like shes trying to make me quit as she cant fire me for nothing! Its really getting to me :'(

[Neesha_]

Your not being silly your just concerned nd it seems like she is blowing you off.

[emilyclements]

I am 8and half weeks. And I got told that the first stage are the more dangerous ones. Or am I just being silly and over protected of my unborn child.?

[emilyclements]

Yer I just wanted to know my rights befor I did. Dont want to look like a **** if there in the right.

[happymummy3]

How far gone are you ?

[Neesha_]

Talk to someone ahead of her