Sensitive Risk Groups

It is essential that work tasks, working conditions and the work environment do not adversely affect the health of sensitive risk groups such as pregnant employees, night and shift workers and young person’s at work.

Part 6 of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 as amended, contain specific workplace health regulations with regard to specific groups of workers, namely:

Children and Young Persons;
Pregnant, Post Natal and Breastfeeding Employees; and
Night Workers and Shift Workers.

Pregnancy Risk Assessment Template

Section 6 Pregnancy at Work

Guidance on these areas of the General Application Regulations is available using the links below:

In relation to Night and Shift Work, there is a more comprehensive guide available at link below.

Night and Shift Work 2012

Retaining employees who acquire a disability