BRIEF

Policy Summary

The Pregnancy and Work Exposures policy at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is used to assess and control workplace exposures for declared pregnant workers (DPWs), including:

• Radiation exposure
• Chemical exposure
• Physical hazards

Who Should Read This Policy

All Laboratory employees who could become pregnant.

To Read the Full Policy, Go To:

The POLICY tab on this wiki page

To Read the ES&H Program Details, Go To:

• ES&H Manual Chapter 3
• ES&H Manual Chapter 21

Contact Information

For assistance or information on this policy, contact:
Health Services(510) 486-6266
https://ehs.lbl.gov/service/health-services/

POLICY

A. Purpose

The Pregnancy and Work Exposures policy at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is used to assess and control workplace exposures for declared pregnant workers (DPWs), including:

• Radiation exposure
• Chemical exposure
• Physical hazards

B. Persons Affected

All Laboratory employees who could become pregnant

C. Exceptions

None

D. Policy Statement

1. Disclosure of pregnancy is voluntary.
2. When a Berkeley Lab employee self-discloses a pregnancy to the Laboratory's Health Services, that employee is asked to complete and submit a Declared Pregnant Worker (DPW) Form.
3. A health professional will discuss with the pregnant employee their work environment and determine whether any changes are required to protect the employee and their baby. See ES&H Manual Chapter 21 (Radiological Control Manual), Chapter 2, Part 1, Section 215.
4. Health Services will coordinate with an industrial hygienist, radiation professionals, or other health and safety subject matter experts to identify, assess, and control exposures in the employee's work environment.

E. Roles and Responsibilities

F. Definitions/Acronyms

See ES&H Manual Chapter 3 for technical terms related to the details of this policy and its implementation.

G. Recordkeeping Requirements

Health Services – Declared Pregnant Worker forms

H. Implementing Documents

I. Contact Information

For assistance or information on this policy, contact:
Health Services(510) 486-6266
https://ehs.lbl.gov/service/health-services/

J. Revision History

DOCUMENT INFORMATION

Source Requirements Documents

10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection