Young workers, under the age of 18 years, are at greater risk than adult workers because they are still developing physically. The Manual Handling Code of Practice says that more care is needed in the assessment and control of risk to prevent injuries to young workers. If the employer has taken this special care, there should not be a problem. I am pregnant. There are a number of employee special needs that require consideration in the risk assessment process.
Pregnancy is one example.
Others include employees with specific disabilities or returning to work from an illness. If your employer has assessed the risk, taking your special needs into account, and put risk control measures in place, there should not be a problem. If you are still concerned, it is best to discuss your work activity with your doctor. A directory of Ergonomics consultants indicating those which specialise in manual handling is available on request from WorkSafe Western Australia. When selecting a consultant for a manual handling problem, you must be clear as to what you want the consultant to do to enable you to select the person best suited to your problems.