A practical and invaluable reference tool, this guide examines maternity protection in the workplace and focuses on measures that can be taken to ensure a healthy beginning for both the mother and her child. It sets out the basic principles and, in an effort to be relevant to a maximum number of workplace settings, provides a wide range of information on reproductive hazards and how to prevent them. The guide considers the various occupational risks in many different sectors such as the agriculture, textile, and health care industries and offers numerous checklists and sample forms to help identify and assess risks. A useful list of resources and websites is also included.