Ergonomic hazards:
The application of ergonomics involves ensuring that work systems are designed to meet the employee's needs for health, safety and comfort. A range of ergonomic risk factors may pose hazards to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and should be identified and assessed as part of the risk assessment programme. These include-
6.2.1 heavy physical work;
6.2.2 static work posture;
6.2.3 frequent bending and twisting;
6.2.4 lifting heavy objects and movements requiring force;
6.2.5 repetitive work;
6.2.6 awkward postures;
6.2.7 no rest;
6.2.8 standing for long periods;
6.2.9 sitting for long periods.
Schedule Two describes the extent to which some of these factors may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of pregnant and breast-feeding employees and suggests methods to prevent or control these hazards.