Differences in exposure of men and women to physical hazards

The exposure of women and men to physical hazards differs widely, according to the 5th European Working Conditions Survey from Eurofound. For instance, 33% of men but only 10% of women are regularly exposed to vibrations, while 42% of men but only 24% of women carry heavy loads. In contrast, 13% of women but only 5% of men lift or move people as part of their work.