- This page provides links to information about specific workplace hazards that can affect a worker’s hormones, sexual function, and reproductive health.
- This information can be shared with workers, occupational safety professionals, and healthcare providers.
- The linked pages provide resources to reduce harm from specific reproductive hazards in the workplace.
Prevention overview
There are general actions that both workers and employers can take to reduce workers’ exposure to reproductive health hazards. Personal protective equipment can also help protect workers. Specific prevention methods depend on which reproductive health hazard is present in the workplace.
Learn about specific reproductive health hazards
Some common workplace hazards are harmful to workers’ reproductive health. Learn more about each reproductive health hazard and ways to reduce or prevent exposure to them:
An informational page about the dangers of anesthetic gases during pregnancy.
Describes antineoplastic (chemotherapy) drugs and their potential effects on reproductive health.
Describes potential effects of chemical disinfectants and sterilants and how to prevent exposure.
Describes contact stress and how to prevent it.
Describes the potential effects of epoxies/resins on reproductive health and how to limit exposure.
Recommendations for mothers of how to avoid health issues with formaldehyde during pregnancy.
An informational page on the dangers of heat exposure during pregnancy.
Describes infectious agents and their potential effect on reproductive health.
Information and a warning about the effects of ionizing radiation on reproductive health.
Describes lead and other heavy metals and their potential effect on reproductive health.
How mothers can protect a developing baby from noise during pregnancy.
Descriptions of what nonionizing radiation is and how if affects reproductive health.
Information about pesticides and their effect on reproductive health.
Describes physical workplace demands and their potential effect on reproductive health.
Learn more about secondhand smoke and reducing your exposure for a healthy pregnancy.
Learn about the dangers of inhaling smoke to your reproductive health and ways to avoid them.
Describes solvents and their potential effect on reproductive health.
Working at night and working long hours can affect menstrual and reproductive health.
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
