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Environmental Risks at Work

There are many potentially harmful factors that you could be exposed to at work. They are:

  • Chemicals
  • Metals
  • Pesticides
  • Radiation
  • Strenuous labor
  • Viruses

Workplace hazards are particularly dangerous for reproductive health and can lead to:

  • Menstrual cycle effects
  • Infertility
  • Miscarriage
  • Stillbirths
  • Birth defects
  • Developmental disorders
  • Childhood cancer

Instructor Tips:
Evaluate potential environmental risks present at the participant’s place of employment and identify the precautions she should take.