Complete this quiz to find out whether you are working in an environment that poses a risk to your baby:

• Does your job require you to lift heavy objects?
• Are you are nurse, doctor or someone exposed to infections?

• Advertisement

  Are you exposed to excessive amounts of cigarette smoke?
• Do you have to stand for a long time (such as a teacher)?
• Do you work around loud machinery?
• Do you come into contact with anaesthetic gases?
• Are you exposed to chemicals such as dry cleaning fluids, lead and mercury?
• Do you work with animals?
• Do you have to take physical risks (such as a policewoman)?
• Are you exposed to radiation?
• Do you come into contact with fertilsers or pesticides (such as a farmer)?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above, you will have to make alternative arrangements at work. Discuss your concerns with your doctor and employer to see how you could minimise the risks.

Rate this article Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

JOBS

Operations Manager R20,000-25,000 Per Month Cost To Company Incl Benefits Gauteng - East Rand Financial Accountant: CA(SA) R400,000-500,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - Johannesburg Key Account Manager Gauteng Java Developer-CT Western Cape - Cape Town Java Developer-Jozi Gauteng Account Manager R460,000-540,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Plus Benefits Gauteng Account Manager R460,000-540,000 Per Annum Market Related Plus Benefits South Africa Case Manager R210,000-220,000 Per Annum Negotiable Gauteng - Pretoria Find more jobs Register your CV Post a job