Making the invisible visible 

Looking at health and safety through a gender lens is not just about women. It is a meaningful way to make the invisible visible, identify risks and improve working conditions for everyone. The ILO, EUOSHA and many researchers point out that work affects the physical and mental health of men and women in different ways. Some differences stem from the fact that women’s occupational health problems are often less recognised, while others arise because men and women tend to work in different types of jobs. Interestingly, even within the same occupation, men and women can face different risks simply because they often perform different tasks.

Source: Editorial – Why we must put a gender lens on OSH (and fast) | etui