Almost two-thirds of pregnant women believe they are regularly exposed to physical risk at work

Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 10:35 in Psychology & Sociology

A new study shows the employment and sociodemographic characteristics involved in the exposure of pregnant women to workplace hazards. Of these, 56% say they often work standing up or have to lift heavy objects, 63% are exposed to workplace stress and 62% say they are frequently exposed to some physical risk in their place of work.

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