Here are some precautions you can take:

• Talk to your healthcare provider about the chemicals used at work. Pregnant women who have had exposures to organic solvents or lead may require special medical care, especially if they have engaged in strenuous work and are otherwise at risk for preterm delivery.
• Follow the recommended guidelines, and understand your rights, under the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• Study Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in your workplace to identify specific exposures. Look for short and long term impacts on reproductive health and request additional information if the MSDS sheets do not answer specific questions.
• If you have any concerns about chemical hazards at your work, talk to an occupational health practitioner or your Health and Safety Representative.
• Discuss with your supervisor or Health and Safety Representative the possibility of making adjustments to your work environment. For example, change your work location, open a window or move equipment—such as a photocopier—to a room with appropriate ventilation.
• Where applicable, use gloves and/or appropriate protective equipment.
• Because it is difficult to keep track of all the chemical exposures you may have at work, it should become second nature to always follow good hygiene procedures, such as washing hands before eating