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Document ID (ISN)54654
CIS number 90-1503
Year 1987
Convention or series no. Bestillingsnr. 474
Title Working environment and pregnancy
Original title Arbeidsmiljø og graviditet [in Norwegian]
Bibliographic information Direktoratet for arbeidstilsynet, Postboks 8103 Dep., 0032 Oslo 1, Norway, May 1987. 15p.
Abstract This training booklet provides information on conditions and substances at the workplace that are hazardous to pregnant women, fertility, the development of the foetus or breast-fed babies. It also explains the provisions of the Working Environment Act on the subject, responsibility issues concerning health hazards to which pregnant women might be exposed, and the social rights of pregnant women.
Descriptors (primary) Norway; health hazards; training material; expectant mothers; women
Descriptors (secondary) ionizing radiation; carcinogens; responsibilities of employers; infectious diseases; physical workload; safety guides; toxic substances; legislation; thermal environment; responsibilities of employees; work posture
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceNorway
Subject(s) Generalities
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) OSH training
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