Occupational Hazards
Different jobs can come with different risks. Some workplace hazards can affect your reproductive health. Reducing your exposure to certain risks could improve your chances of becoming pregnant and having a healthy baby.
What is an occupational hazard?
An occupational hazard is an on-the-job risk that could have a negative effect on your health. The risk could be to your physical or mental health. These could include injury, illness, disability (short-term or long-term) or death.
Below are different types of occupational hazards:
- Physical: heat, cold, light, noise, vibration or radiation
- Biological: viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, sewage, bodily fluids or animal products
- Chemical: dust, gas or liquid forms of chemicals including solvents, pesticides, and heavy metals
- Mechanical: machines with moving parts, rotating blades, narrow or small work sites
- Psychosocial: trouble adapting to changing or challenging work environments (this can lead to fatigue, frustration, or emotional tension)
To learn more about Occupational Health and Safety in Alberta click here.
A Guide for Occupational Health and Safety for Workers can be found here. The guide outlines what workers need to know to meet Occupational Health and Safety laws in Alberta.
