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occupational health assessment

An occupational health assessment reviews job demands and health needs to recommend practical work restrictions or adjustments.

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Productivity during pregnancy

Productivity during pregnancy

Why productivity changes in pregnancy Pregnancy introduces normal physiologic changes that can affect work performance even when the pregnancy is uncomplicated. Progesterone can increase sleepiness, blood volume expands, blood pressure may run lower, and nausea or reflux can interfere with focus. Later in pregnancy, pelvic discomfort, dyspnea, edema, and sleep disruption may further reduce stamina. […]

Workplace adjustments and when to stop working

Workplace adjustments and when to stop working

Start with function, not assumptions When pregnancy and work start to clash, the most useful question is not “Can I work at all?” but “What part of the job is no longer compatible with my current physiology?” Pregnancy can alter fatigue, balance, nausea, sleep quality, thermoregulation, bladder frequency, and musculoskeletal tolerance. That means a job […]