# Ohio Admin. Code 3352-7-04: Rule 3352-7-04. Pregnancy in the workplace and in academic and research settings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_ADC_3352_7_04

## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Admin. Code 3352-7-04
- **Heading:** Rule 3352-7-04. Pregnancy in the workplace and in academic and research settings
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Administrative Code / Agency 3352 / Chapter 3352-7 / Rule 3352-7-04

## Text

111.15 (A) Purpose of policy. The policy on pregnancy in the workplace and in academic and research settings has been established in an effort to preclude harm being done to any pregnant woman and/or her unborn child by being exposed to biological, chemical, and/or physical agents while working or attending classes or other activities at the university. (B) Procedures. (1) All work areas, as well as academic and research settings, of the university where exposure to biological, chemical, and/or physical agents can occur shall be identified by the department of environmental health and safety. The department of environmental health and safety shall notify appropriate departmental directors of the identified areas and shall supply to those individuals boldly printed signs directing attention to the potential hazard. The signs shall advise any pregnant employee or student to contact her physician immediately concerning the potential of harmful exposure. (2) Directors of all units/departments are responsible for posting such signs prominently in each identified location and are responsible for replacing such signs should they be damaged or lost. (3) Information about specific biological, chemical, and/or physical agents to which exposure may occur can be obtained from the unit/departmental director or from the department of environmental health and safety. (4) All job descriptions for positions in identified areas shall include a notice that the workplace may be hazardous to pregnant employees and/or their unborn children. This requirement applies to university employees, as well as to student employees. (C) Employment and academic assistance. When a pregnant employee, student employee, or student has decided not to work in an area or attend a class which offers the potential for exposure to biological, chemical, and/or physical agents, that decision should be discussed with the following departments: (1) Department of human resources for university employees and student employees
udent employees. (C) Employment and academic assistance. When a pregnant employee, student employee, or student has decided not to work in an area or attend a class which offers the potential for exposure to biological, chemical, and/or physical agents, that decision should be discussed with the following departments: (1) Department of human resources for university employees and student employees. (2) Academic advisor or department chair for students. Last updated June 11, 2021 at 9:10 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 3352.03 Amplifies: 3352.03 7/31/1994

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