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<p>Specific control measures exist to minimise exposure to chemicals with endocrine
disrupting properties through the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) regulatory work
on plant protection products (pesticides) and biocides, and through its regulatory
regimes (Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) and Registration, Evaluation,
Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)). These measures apply to all workers
and they aim to reduce use and exposure to such chemicals and stimulate replacement
with safer alternatives. This framework does not specifically target women’s exposure
to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs).</p><p> </p><p>CLP classifies chemicals,
including those with endocrine disrupting properties, for the intrinsic hazards they
possess, and this will filter through to labels, safety data sheets and other controls
in order to reduce use and exposure to such chemicals and recommend safer alternatives.</p><p>
</p><p>Regulation 16 of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
(MHSWR) requires the risk assessment to include any risks to females of childbearing
age who could become pregnant, and any risks to new and expectant mothers. These risks
can be from any process, working condition or work involving physical, biological
or chemical agents.</p><p> </p><p>No specific analysis has been undertaken by HSE
on the outcomes of women workers as a result of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals.</p>
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