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The New and Expectant Mothers Risk Assessment is a mandatory document required under Indian workplace safety regulations to protect the health and safety of pregnant employees and those who have recently given birth or are nursing. This assessment should be conducted as soon as an employee notifies their employer of their pregnancy and should be regularly reviewed throughout the pregnancy and upon return to work. The document addresses various workplace risks including physical hazards, chemical exposure, ergonomic factors, and working conditions, providing specific control measures and adjustments needed to ensure compliance with Indian legislation, particularly the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 and related labor laws. It serves as both a legal record and a practical tool for managing workplace adaptations and safety measures.

1. Assessment Details: Basic information including employee details, assessor information, date of assessment, and expected date of childbirth/return to work

2. Current Work Role: Description of the employee's current position, duties, working hours, and location

3. Physical Workplace Hazards: Assessment of manual handling, posture-related risks, workstation ergonomics, and physical workplace conditions

4. Environmental Hazards: Evaluation of temperature, noise, radiation, vibration, and other environmental factors

5. Chemical Hazards: Assessment of exposure to chemicals, cleaning products, and other substances

6. Biological Hazards: Evaluation of risks from infectious diseases and biological agents

7. Working Conditions: Assessment of working hours, shift patterns, rest breaks, and stress factors

8. Control Measures: Detailed description of existing and additional control measures to be implemented

9. Action Plan: Specific actions required, responsible persons, and completion deadlines

10. Review Schedule: Timeline for regular reviews and circumstances requiring reassessment