What safety challenges are tradeswomen in construction facing?

A study from Oregon Health and Science University found that women in construction trades face significant safety challenges, including poorly fitting personal protective equipment and insufficient ongoing training. These gaps in safety infrastructure and education put tradeswomen at greater risk on job sites compared to their male counterparts.

Portland, OR — Ill-fitting personal protective equipment and limited ongoing training are among the safety and health challenges that women in the construction trades face, according to a recent study led by Oregon Health and Science University. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.