Declaration of Pregnancy Form

[Ken Mossman <Ken.Mossman@asu.edu>]

Radsafe Colleagues:

Has anyone developed a "Declaration of Pregnancy" form in compliance
with 10 CFR 20.1208?

A hypothetical question: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC) has interpreted pregnancy to be a disability under the Americans
With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) under certain circumstances. If a
pregnant radiation worker  seeks accommodations under ADA but does not
declare pregnancy under 10 CFR 20.1208, what are the obligations of the
institution regarding fetal protection in a radiological environment? 

Thanks for any comments. 


Kenneth L. Mossman
Professor of Health Physics
Director, Office of Radiation Protection
Arizona State University
Campus Box 3501
Tempe, Arizona 85287-3501
Phone: (602) 965-6140/0584
Fax: (602) 965-6609/991-4998
E-mail: ken.mossman@asu.edu