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To mark the upcoming International Women’s Day, we invite you to (re)discover EUROGIP’s publication entitled “A Gender Approach to Occupational Health and Safety in Europe“, available in French and English.
Several studies confirm that men and women are not exposed to the same occupational risks. EUROGIP publishes a report on this subject, divided into three main sections:
- First, the EUROGIP note provides a comparative statistical overview of occupational accidents and diseases according to the gender of the victims in six European countries (Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, and Italy).
- Based on European studies, several repercussions of the “gender” factor in the field of occupational health are identified: gender bias in the process of recognizing occupational diseases; overrepresentation of women in the development of work-related musculoskeletal disorders; inequalities in exposure, level of information, and medical surveillance between men and women.
- Finally, several tools developed in European countries to integrate gender into prevention measures are highlighted. Communication campaigns, guides, projects, and technical and regulatory developments are among the many concrete best practices for the prevention of occupational risks, regardless of the gender of the worker.
Recommended reading to better appreciate the gender issues in occupational health and safety and discover the diversity of proposed levers for action.
