[THE PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE: ASSESSMENT OF GENDER SEGREGATION]

The article considers aspects of professional occupational hygiene from the point of view of gender segregation on labor market. It is demonstrated, on the basis of analysis of statistical data, that males and females are unevenly distributed by industries and types of harmful production factors. The males predominate in conditions related to physical load, noise, vibration, chemical and ionizing effects. The females more often are exposed to biological factors and work in conditions of high neuro-psychic stress. These revealed differences are conditioned by both social stereotypes and sectoral structure of employment. The necessity to consider gender-specific factors under development of standards of occupational safety, design of personal protective equipment and organization of medical supervision are emphasized. The results of the study can be applied in formation of gender policy in the field of occupational safety and improvement of conditions of professional environment for all workers.