Women workers and gender issues on occupational safety and health - information note

Information note by Valentina Forastieri Coordinator Cluster on Health Promotion and Training International Programme on Safety Health and the Environment

ILO action in this field is undertaken through its In Focus Programme on Safety, Health and the Environment SAFEWORK. The main objective of the Programme is to increase the capacity of Member States to protect workers' health, to prevent and reduce occupational accidents, injuries, occupational and work-related diseases, through the improvement of their working conditions and working environment.