Title
Gender issues in safety and health at work: a review
Author
Houtman, I.L.D.
Kauppinen, K.
Kumpulainen, R.
Goudswaard, A.
Publication year
2003
Abstract
This report explores the gender differences in occupational safety and health. There is strong segregation of women and men into different jobs and tasks at work. Both men and women face significant risks. In general, men suffer more accidents and injuries at work than women do, whereas women report more health problems such as upper limb disorders and stress. The fact that women still carry out the majority of unpaid work in the home puts extra pressure on many women workers. This report stresses the need to take a holistic approach to occupational safety and health, including the work-life interface, broader work organisation and employments issues, and all issues related to the changing world of work. Such an approach would improve accupational risk prevention to the benefit both men and women.
Subject
Veilig en gezond werken
Vrouwenarbeid
Gezondheidstoestand
Ziekte en gezondheid
Arbeidsveiligheid
Bedrijfsveiligheid
Arbeidsparticipatie
Zorgarbeid
Ziekteverzuim
Sociaal verzuim
Wetgeving rechtswetenschap
Preventie
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TNO identifier
274562
Publisher
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work, Luxembourg
ISBN
9291910457
Document type
book