Items Tagged with 'Female workers'

Columbus, OH – Women who work long hours for most of their career are at a higher risk of developing cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases, according to a study from Ohio State University.

Toronto – Women report pain and other symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders in the neck and upper limbs about twice as often as men, who are more likely to have lower-back injuries, according to research from McGill University in Montreal.

San Francisco – A nonprofit organization has released a report identifying more than 20 occupations associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.

Washington – House Democrats are urging the United States Council for International Business to support the International Labor Organization’s efforts to address gender-based workplace violence.

INVISTA’s TECGEN brand’s new collection of flame-resistant fabric and garments is designed specifically for a woman’s build to help eliminate the inconvenience and hazard of wearing poorly fitted FR apparel on the job.

For personal protective equipment to adequately protect female employees, it must be designed so that they can fit into it. This article explores the challenges women workers still face regarding PPE, and asks them how they believe PPE can be improved.

The Jessi Combs Women’s Welding Gear Ready-Pak means female welders no longer need to wrestle with oversized jackets and gloves that don’t fit.

The GX103 women’s glove features Black Stallion fit for comfort and dexterity. The palm is embellished with a silicone decoration for added grip.

The Women’s Flint Low PR Soft Toe is a hiker-inspired safety boot.