LRD guides and handbook July 2018

Health and safety law 2018

Chapter 3

3. The management of health and safety at work



[ch 3: page 41]

Key changes and developments since last year



• a new European Court of Justice (ECJ) case makes clear the importance of carrying out risk assessments where breastfeeding mothers are returning to work;


• the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised its guidance to employers on carrying out risk assessments for new and expectant mothers following the findings of a parliamentary committee on pregnancy and maternity discrimination.