Report - Gender issues in safety and health at work

Type of item
EU & international information
Country
EU
Year of publication
2003

English

German

Spanish

Français

Italian

Polish

Description

The report provides ample statistical information on the gender differences at workplaces ranging from unequal pay to different types of work being carried out as well as different exposures to chemicals at the workplace. The report discusses the consequences of this gender inequality and outlines approaches to overcome them. 
Gender differences in employment conditions have an impact on occupational safety and health, as women are more likely to be in low-paid which affects their working conditions and the risks they are exposed to.

Other data

Provider
Provider name (English)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Provider name (Original)
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
Tasks covered
Not applicable
Biological hazard
Microbiological hazards (Microorganism)
Biochemical hazards
Hazard - physical state
Other
Hazard - health effects
Allergens
Skin sensitisers
Asthmagens
Asphyxiants
Carcinogens
Mutagens
Reprotoxic substances
Neurotoxic substances
Irritants
Toxic substances
Infection
Exposure route
Dermal contact
Ingestion
Inhalation
Ocular (through eyes)
Sharps and cuts
Skin absorption
Substance Description

Benzene, vinyl chloride, nickel, chronium-6, fuel, Carbon tetrachloride, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene

CAS Number
12172-73-5
71-43-2, 1076-43-3
75-01-4
7440-02-0
68476-26-6
50-00-0
56-23-5
79-01-6
EC number
601-801-3
200-753-7
200-831-0
231-111-4
270-667-2
200-001-8
200-262-8
201-167-4
Prevention measures
Not applicable
Purpose of the material
Awareness raising
Report
Target group
Policy makers
Researchers