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Gender and work in ergonomics: recent trends.
Marie Laberge1,2, Mélanie Lefrançois2,3, Martin Chadoin2,3
1School of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, UHC Sainte-Justine Research Center, University of Montreal (UdeM), Montréal, Canada.
Ergonomics
|September 27, 2022
Summary
This special issue explores sex and gender in ergonomics, highlighting new approaches to women's work and injury risks. It aims to integrate these factors into ergonomic analysis and interventions for better workplace design.
Area of Science:
- Ergonomics
- Occupational Health
- Sociology of Work
Background:
- The Gender and Work Technical Committee of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) was established in 2006.
- Research has increasingly focused on the influence of sex and gender in ergonomics.
- This special issue addresses evolving labor market dynamics and their impact on work-related risks.
Discussion:
- Presents novel perspectives on women's work and gender disparities in injury risks.
- Introduces innovative methodologies for incorporating sex and gender into ergonomic assessments.
- Examines the intersectionality of vulnerabilities based on various identity markers.
Key Insights:
- Offers new frameworks for analyzing sex and gender in the workplace.
- Provides practical methods for designing inclusive and safe work environments.
- Highlights the need to address diverse vulnerabilities in ergonomic interventions.
Outlook:
- Aims to establish standards for systematically modeling sex and gender in ergonomics.
- Contributes to improved training for ergonomists and knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Promotes a more nuanced understanding of gender in occupational health and safety.
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