1. POLICY STATEMENT

1.1 H2O Logistics Limited (“H2O”) understands that the nature of some of the tasks that are asked of its employees, staff, contractors, or agents, can be physically demanding. To safely carry out and complete these tasks without risk of injury or illness, a degree of physical fitness is required of the persons carrying out the tasks. 
1.2 H2O does its utmost to continually monitor, control, and reduce risks in the working environment. Should a female who is carrying out physically demanding tasks, either for or on behalf of H2O falls pregnant, this may present an increased risk of injury or illness, outside of the normal scope of risk assessed by H2O. In cases special provisions may be necessary for these individuals to allow them to continue to render a service to H2O.

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2. WHO IS COVERED BY THIS POLICY?

2.1 This policy aims to cover provisions for new or expectant mothers who are employees of H2O and, to the extent that the provisions apply, contractors and suppliers.
2.2 A new or expectant Mother is defined as a woman who is currently pregnant, has given birth within the last 6 months or who is currently breastfeeding. 

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3. OUR AIM 

3.1 In order to allow new or expectant mothers to continue to provide a service to H2O whilst remaining safe from harm within the work place, H2O will endeavour to conduct a regular review of any risks posed to an expectant or new mother by the tasks she is carrying out. Then, H2O, where possible, will introduce control measures to mitigate these risks. 
3.2 This will include: 
3.2.1 Conduct a regular meeting with any expectant mother at periods of no more than 4 weeks to allow any concerns or suggestions to be voiced;
3.2.2 Conduct a regular risk assessment, alongside the expectant mother, throughout the pregnancy and upon her return to work postpartum;
3.2.3 Liaise directly with our clients or customers, to request any special provisions which may be required or necessary at the location at which the expectant mother is currently based;
3.2.4 Where possible offer an alternative working schedule or task to the expectant mother where this may result in a lower risk to the wellbeing or health of the expectant mother; and
3.2.5 Identify any risk specific to expectant mothers and where possible take appropriate action to remove or reduce the risk.