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SOCIAL AND GENDER PERSPECTIVE IN THE WORKPLACE: GENDER-DIFFERENTIATED OCCUPATIONAL RISKS IN MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS
This paper explores the relationship between gender and occupational risks in manufacturing environments, analyzing how biological, social, and cultural differences influence exposure, perception, and risk management. Through a documentary review and an exploratory analysis of reported cases in Latin America, it examines working conditions affecting women, as well as the persistent gaps in labor insertion, harassment prevention, and equal opportunity promotion. Preliminary findings show that the lack of a gender perspective in occupational risk management contributes to women’s underrepresentation in high-risk sectors and to the reduced effectiveness of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies. The study seeks to provide theoretical and practical elements to strengthen equity in OSH management systems and promote more inclusive and safe workplaces.
