Women make up a small but important part of the construction workforce. They face challenges such as finding personal protective equipment (PPE) that fits properly, restroom and sanitation access, and discrimination.
The following 麻豆视频 resources contain information for women in construction:
- 麻豆视频’s “Personal Protective Equipment for Women Construction Workers” provides a quick reference to help women, trans, and nonbinary workers find PPE that fits and protects.
- 麻豆视频’s showcases tips and information on how to support women in construction from tradeswomen, government representatives, researchers, non-profit leaders, and employers doing it right (Click here to learn more).
- 麻豆视频’s Physicians鈥 Alert: Pregnant Construction Worker Safety and Health聽(Click here for聽Spanish) helps workers and their doctors determine a plan to continue working safely while pregnant and return to work safely after giving birth. Also, see the聽Work-Related Task Lists by Construction Occupation for additional information that can help pregnant workers use this Physicians’ Alert.
We are very grateful for the help of all who contributed their expertise and insights into the development of the Pregnant Construction Worker Safety and Health Physician鈥檚 Alert. We would like to thank A Better Balance, Vicki O鈥橪eary, the Trades Women Committee, Dr. Marya Zlatnik, and Dr. Rosie Sokas for their work on this product.
Other Resources
- NAWIC-OSHA Alliance: “鈥 handout of best practices for employers to improve bathroom access and sanitation.
- Trades Union Congress (United Kingdom): “” resource for workplace representatives on ensuring a safe fit of PPE for women.
- Ontario Women鈥檚 Directorate & Industrial Accident Prevention Association: “
- North Carolina Department of Labor: “” a poster with requirements and best practices for PPE, sanitation, training, ergonomics, and workplace culture.
- – a program aimed at shifting the culture of construction to one that is inclusive to all people one individual, organization, or site at a time.
Other studies and recommendations
- OSHA鈥檚 Advisory Committee for Construction Safety & Health: “
- Mt. Sinai Selikoff Centers for Occupational Health: “
- American Journal of Industrial Medicine: “” (2016)
- Lund University: “” (2011)
- Florida International University and Auburn University: “