Analysis of Facility Policy on Allocating Pregnant Staff for MR Imaging Duty: Comparison of Decision-Making Processes between MR Imaging Duty and Other Alternative Duties

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Previous studies (Yamaguchi: JJMRM, 38, 2018) have observed variations in assignment of pregnant workers to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) duty. This study analyzed background factors of the 7.6% “Proactive Personnel Placement” from the previous research. “Workers’ personal attributes” and “workplace characteristics” were rarely involved. However, “physical loads” played an important role. When MRI work was regarded as an alternative work placement, “exposure protectability” and “flexible work arrangements” were considered critical, and reduction of the physical load for workers was an option. Concerns regarding exposure (residual risk) warranted precaution. Providing information on the elements of concern is important while assigning MRI work placement.