[Histonet] Pregnancy

[Joe Nocito]

we just had a tech give birth a couple of months ago to a 91/2 lb, 19" 
healthy boy. She was moved out of the lab into an admin area. We set up a 
microtome and waterbath for her. She used to come in the lab to pick up her 
blocks and deliver her cut slides and that was it. After cutting, she was 
given paper work to do. Towards the end, she could only work 1/2 days. She 
was so frustrated because her belly was so big and her arms so short that 
she had a hard time using the microtome. But, all in all, everything worked 
out fine.

JTT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lee Sloan" <lee.hemo_de_2000 <@t> yahoo.com>
To: <histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Histonet] Pregnancy


> Howdy Folks from the great state of Texas:
>
>  In a previous life, I was Human Resources/Environmental Safety manager. 
> Thank goodness, I got smart and got out of that business.
>
>  If this situation were to occur in my facility,  I would make sure that 
> all of the ducks are in a row.  First  I would get a note listing any 
> workplace restrictions for the expectant mother  Second...I would make 
> sure that the treating doctor was able to take a look at the job hazard 
> analysis of that particular workstation.  This JHA should list any known 
> airborne contaminants or any other detailed hazardous conditions along 
> with appropriate documented readings...I would also consult any MSDS's for 
> the chemicals that are used in that workarea...I would bundle all of that 
> up and deliver it to the doctor and make sure that the treating doctor is 
> able to review it and sign off on it...
>
> However to be on the humane side of things...if your facility can afford 
> it, I would move the expectant mother outta that laboratory situation into 
> another similiar position with the same pay and possibly even better 
> working hours and better working conditions for the duration of the 
> pregnancy.
>
>  ***If you moved the new mother into say a front office position or 
> another non laboratory position, that is STILL in the same physical 
> building...to cover all the bases, I would still invest in a neutral 3rd 
> party air borne samplings to ensure that she isn't in contact with any bad 
> stuff....this shows good intent on your part***
>
> Douglas D Deltour <doug <@t> ppspath.com> wrote:
>  No not me.. but.
>
>
>
> What are the regulations/guidelines for working in a histology lab while 
> one
> is pregnant? Is this an individual choice or a doctor choice? Are there 
> any
> liabilities if something happens? Thanks.
>
>
>
>
>
> Douglas D. Deltour HT(ASCP)
>
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