Gender equality, work and health: A review of the evidence
OVERVIEW
This publication documents the relationship between gender inequality and work-related health and safety problems and highlights the necessity to strengthen and put in place more and better programmes and practices so as to ensure women’s health and safety at work, while facilitating their access to economic and social equality. It reviews gender issues in research, policies and programmes on work and health and highlights some specific issues for women, including the types of jobs they do, as well as their need to reconcile the demands of work and family. Biological differences between women and men also are considered in relation to hazards they face in the workplace. Implications of the findings and recommendations for legislation and policy are discussed.