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Q: Pregnant and working with cleaning chemicals.
asked by: tapi on July 2nd, 2009
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I have searched the net and found that some say that its okay to use most cleaning products as long as the conditions are good, like having a good ventilation and so on. But the thing is that most of them are talking about household cleaning products, not professional. And yes, i do know that it can probably be just as safe to use professional if they aren't to strong and you are not in any direct contact with them. I am 21 weeks pregnant and working as a cleaning team leader in a swimming hall. I still have to work the normal shifts and do all the things as the rest of the cleaners. Its summer time here now and the swimming hall is closed for maintenance, which means that everything has to be washed and cleaned as thoroughly as possible using all means available. So that means that i am pretty much daily exposed to quite strong chemical substances (i don't really have a way to avoid them). On top of that the ventilation system in the building pretty much doesn't work at all, it is also part of the things that are under repair for the time the place is closed.
I don't know if i should take a sick leave or maybe it isn't as dangerous as i may be thinking... maybe i am just too paranoid cause its my first pregnancy and i the chemicals make me feel bit weird and sick at times. i would just need some advice about this from someone who knows thing or two about it all. please help!!
thank you!
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If you live in the United States, OSHA- Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that all companies have Material Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals they use. The MSDS tells how dangerous the chemical is, what to do if it get on the skin, is inhaled... Employees should have access to the MSDS. You should speak to your boss about your concerns.
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