What if a pregnant employee is exposed to chemicals at their work site, but their doctor has not restricted their work duties?

First, make sure their doctor is fully aware of the issues in the plant. For example, write up a detailed job description noting the possibility of exposure to chemicals, including which chemicals precisely and how often the exposure is likely to occur.

Many chemicals in the workplace haven’t been tested for their impact on reproductive problems and infants in the womb. A good idea would be to provide the doctor with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals in the workplace. All manufacturers must provide these when there are toxic chemicals, and the sheets include detailed information on the chemicals that could be reviewed by their doctor.