Women make up 42% of the employed population in the EU. Men and women are not the same and the jobs they do, their working conditions and how they are treated by society are not the same. These factors can affect the hazards they face at work and the approach that needs to be taken to assess and control them.

Learn more on women and Health at Work

The healthcare sector is large, employing around 10% of all workers throughout the European Union. More than three quarters of them are women. Workers employed in this sector have to deal with a wide range of activities and environments that pose a threat to their health and put them at risk of occupational disease or work-related accidents. In the Agency’s updated healthcare section you will find a broad variety of good practice information ranging from the prevention of needlestick and sharps injuries to promoting mental health in a form of case studies, frequently asked questions, risk assessment tools and links to relevant information across Europe.

Visit our updated section on healthcare including new case studies and FAQs
 

The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) invites nominations for the tenth European Good Practice Awards in occupational health and safety. The 2010-11 award scheme will recognise companies or organisations that have made outstanding and innovative contributions to promote an integrated management approach to safe maintenance.

Call for nominations in all EU languages